TOP Code: 

4931.00

The VESL Child Care Provider program prepares intermediate to advanced ESL students for careers in child care or early childhood education. The curriculum also serves as a pathway to credit child development programs. Students gain knowledge in essential vocabulary for understanding the basics of child growth and development, anti-bias education, health and safety, and the duties of child care providers. The program emphasizes the development of effective oral and written English communication skills in working with children, parents and colleagues/employers.

A Certificate of Competency is awarded upon successful completion of all required courses.

Total Hours: 144

Program Outcomes

• Integrate appropriate vocabulary and oral language skills to communicate effectively about child development, child care and early childhood education. 
• Apply occupation-specific vocabulary, grammar and reading and writing skills to child care and child development concepts and settings. 
• Use knowledge of children's developmental stages and anti-bias education to effectively plan activities and communicate in an early childhood setting.
• Explain a variety of options and requirements for further education and employment opportunities in child care and early childhood education.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Units
ESLV 3000	VESL CHILD CARE PROVIDER, MODULE A	0
ESLV 3001	VESL CHILD CARE PROVIDER, MODULE B	0