Family Home Child Care Provider – Certificate of Completion

The Family Home Child Care Provider program provides students with the essential skills and workforce preparation needed for careers in child care. The curriculum also prepares students for a pathway to credit child development programs. Students gain knowledge in procedures for developing and licensing diverse family child homes, culturally relevant curriculum, child development theories, and CPR/First Aid training.

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon completion of all required courses.

Program Outcomes

  • Understand California State requirements for opening and operating a quality family home child care.
  • Design a safe, healthy, developmentally appropriate family home child care environment.
  • Develop positive relationships with diverse families, children and community.
  • Support developmentally appropriate practices and all relevant curriculum standards.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of child growth and development.
  • Identify components and work ethic required for professional participation in a family home child care setting.

Required Courses

CHDN 40000
CHDN 40010
CHDN 40020