Family Child Care – Major #5571 - Certificate of Achievement

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The Certificate of Achievement in Family Child Care is designed to prepare students to become family child care providers, individuals who are licensed to care for children in their homes.  Completion of the Certificate of Achievement fulfills the coursework requirements for the California Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level.

1. Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on development of children birth to age eight.

2. Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play outcomes for young children.

3. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support children’s social and emotional development.

4. Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their communities.

Program Map

Term 1

15 units
CDEV 3
Introduction to Curriculum
Students will plan developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings including supports for children on race, equity, language varieties, and diverse abilities. The "To Be Arranged" hours may include observation of and participation in planning learning environments and curriculum. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite:
    1. CSU Transfer
      CDEV 6
      Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
      This course covers laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum best practices related to child health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings for children from birth through middle childhood. This course covers the teacher's role in prevention strategies, detection, and management of communicable disease; medical issues associated with disabilities and chronic illness; physical health; mental health and safety for both children and adults; collaboration with families and health professionals; nutrition and meal planning. Integration of health, safety, and nutrition experiences into daily routines and program development for children from birth through middle childhood. Students are required to observe children in a group setting. (A, CSU)

      Course Details:

          1. CSU Transfer
            CDEV 30
            Child and Family in a Diverse Community
            This course emphasizes the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. The course examines the influence of multiple societal contexts including race, equity, and language. Students will explore the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development, birth through adolescence. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

            Course Details:

            1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
              1. CSU Transfer
                CDEV 53
                Family Child Care Programs
                This course is an introduction to developing, facilitating, and operating a quality family child care home; meeting licensing requirements, developing policies for families, business practices, recruiting children, and strategies to promote professionalism. The course covers program planning, developmentally appropriate practices for children of mixed ages, positive guidance techniques, and strategies to design an inclusive environment for children's diverse learning needs. (A, CSU)

                Course Details:

                1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
                  1. CSU Transfer
                    CDEV C1000
                    Child Growth and Development
                    (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)

                    Course Details:

                        1. CSU Transfer