Family Child Care Provider - Naugatuck Valley Community College

Family Child Care Provider from Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Campus Certificate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. This certificate program is intended to define, evaluate and recognize skills needed to offer competent care to young children in a family child care setting, as well as in various types of early childhood education programs. A family child care provider is a person who cares for up to six full-time children in their own home and must be licensed by the state of Connecticut. Upon completion of this certificate, students will possess the skills necessary to manage a well run program and meet the needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Students who complete the first nine (9) credits of the certificate program also have the option of simultaneously applying for a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. These nine (9) credits will satisfy the 120 hours of training required for a CDA credential. In addition, the credits earned with a grade of ?C? or better in the certificate program can be applied toward an Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. All ECE courses are offered at Naugatuck Valley Community College in the evening for the convenience of those adults working in family homes or center-based settings Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of Early Childhood Education and the skills required to make objective observations of young children in the home setting. 2. Systematically observe & record children\\\'s behavior. 3. Recognize that the process of creating is as important as the end product. 4. Use their own creative abilities in working with young children. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of creativity through planning environments and activities. 6. Be aware of the interrelationships between child development and the areas of health, safety and nutrition. 7. Be knowledgeable about the control and prevention of communicable diseases. 8. Provide general curriculum adaptations and guidelines to help children meet their special needs. 9. Gain the experience to create a supportive and interesting learning environment. 10. Write goals, objectives and developmentally appropriate activities. 11. Develop a curriculum using a multisensory approach to teaching. 12. Become familiar with CT State Licensing Regulations; C.D.A. Competency Standards & N.A.E.Y.C. Accreditation Procedures. View more details on Naugatuck Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.