This training program combines a two course training track:
Child Day Care Management Child Health, Nutrition and SafetyDo you love being around children Have you ever thought about becoming a child care worker or wondered if you could start a home day care business Child day care management distance learning course can provide you with the information to take the first step toward earning an attractive child care worker salary. With our child day care management distance learning course, you can learn the key concepts involved in being a child care worker. You could even learn some basic ideas on how to start a home day care business! A child care worker is a special person who helps children grow, learn, and gain new skills every day. A child care worker also provides behavioral and emotional support so children feel safe and comfortable while with a child care worker.After completing this course, you should be able to:
Identify the elements involved in starting a daycare business
Comprehend the requirements and considerations for planning a daily schedule
Identify methods for generating enrollment, solving common problems, and setting professional goals
Identify methods and considerations for developing a curriculum
Define example activities for early childhood curriculum
Define the principles of promoting a healthy childhood lifestyle to achieve optimal growth and development
Identify various conditions affecting child health
Identify methods for maintaining a safe environment which reduces risk of injury
Define the basic concepts for food and nutrition for the child
Identify methods for effective meal planning
AEmployment of childcare workers is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Parents will continue to need assistance during working hours to care for their children. Because the number of children requiring childcare is expected to grow, demand for childcare workers is expected to grow as well.
environment which reduces risk of injury
Define the basic concepts for food and nutrition for the child
Identify methods for effective meal planning
What are my payment options?
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What is difference between a certificate and a certification?
By successfully completing a course through one of our college or university partners the student is awarded a Certificate of Completion from the institution. If there is a state or national exam that the course is preparing a student for, the proper certifying body will be indicated and that association will proctor and award any type of certification. This is the student’s responsibility, although ECA is here to help guide our students in the right direction.
Does this course translate in to college credit?
Through our college and university partners, ECA offers non-credit certificate programs.
How long do access to my complete my course?
Access will begin on your start date and end on your end date unless otherwise specified. If you are falling behind in your course please contact an Education Consultant to talk about your options.
When are the course start dates?
The course start dates are determined by the student due to open-enrollment.
Is the Certification exam included in the course?
The certification exam is not included in the cost of the course unless otherwise specified in the course education and training plan.