Family Child Care Management
Certificate of Recognition
Family Home Providers serve as business managers and children's caregivers in home-based businesses. Most providers care for a mixed age range from infants to age 12 on a daily basis; other providers serve a limited age group such as preschoolers or school age children. Some home providers manage the child care business alone; other providers hire one or more staff members to assist in the child-care setting. In managing the home-based business, the provider maintains all records, manages the budget and makes all purchases for the business. In the caregiver role, the providers plan and carry out activities that meet the needs and interests of the children in their care. It is crucial that the caregiver maintains a safe, clean and healthy environment and provides nutritious meals and snacks. Regular communication with families of the children in care on a regular basis is an important role of the provider.
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
1. Implement appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices in family programs serving ages 0-11.
2. Identify and support individual child growth and development.
3. Plan and provide multi-age curriculum through play and daily living experiences.
4. Demonstrate family support and relationship-building skills with families.
5. Administer and maintain a continuing business plan and record-keeping system necessary for family child care management.
6. Recognize and honor the culture and needs of families and children in all aspects of their family program.
7. Identify professional goals and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional and personal growth.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Dilling, Gayle Health Occupations 138 360-475-7289
REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS
ECE 101 Practicum I*_________________________________ 3
ECE 115 Introduction to Child Care___________________ 2
ECE 155 Child Development____________________________ 5
ECE 184 Health, Safety and Nutrition_________________ 3
ECE 185 Guidance and Leadership______________________ 3
ECE 189 Family Child Care Management_________________ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ____________________________ 19
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: SBCTC Inventory 8/1/07
Instructional Policies Council Minutes 3/12/07 |