Childcare Certificate

Issued by Northeastern State University

The courses will provide for 160 clock hours of training (equivalent to 16 CEU units) The Instructional Units will focus on the Growth and Development of Young Children (Physical, Social, Emotional, Cognitive & Literacy); the Impact of Family and Community on Children; Child Care Professionalism; Effective Program Planning and Administration; Safety, Health, and Nutrition of Young Children; Student and Program Assessment; and Child Guidance.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

This certificate requires the earner to complete eight courses. These courses are as follows: Family, Community & Teachers, Birth to Age 2 Development, Meal Planning & Nutrition, Health & Safe Environments, Two to Age 3 Development, Guiding Behaviors, Four to Age 5 Development, & Creative Curriculum Planning & Administration

Standards

Standard One

Students will investigate methods for encouraging respectful, complementary relationships among the community, early care providers, young children, and their families.

Standard Two

Students will create an environment within the child care facility that supports young children cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and literacy development.

Standard Three

Students will promote healthy lifestyle practices of young children by examining the nutritional needs of young children and planning nutritious meals.

Standard Four

Students will examine outdoor and indoor safety practices while recognizing hazards, reinforcing disease prevention, outlining safe food handling practices, and recognizing signs of neglect and abuse.

Standard Five

Students will analyze typical developmental characteristics of young children by incorporating positive guidance strategies.

Standard Six

Students will plan lessons and activities that cater to the developing needs of young children; special emphasis will be placed on developmentally appropriate curriculum, daily routines, transitions, schedules, and fun activities.