PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Child Care Provider/Assistant 1 & 2 is a 1020-hour program available full-time to ADULT STUDENTS as (2) three-hour blocks or part-time as (1) three-hour block with your choice of morning or afternoon classes. Part-time students must commit to two years to be a completer.

COURSES OFFERED

Child Care Provider/Assistant 1 & 2
Grade Level: Adult

In this 2 year program, students will address the development of the child from birth through age twelve. Students receive hands-on experience working with children through field experiences three days a week.

During the first year, the program curriculum will include the study of professional and ethical issues in child development; child growth and development; child development theories; research and best practices; child health and wellness; teaching and guiding children and special conditions affecting children. Students will solve problems based upon the developmental stages and assess the impact of quality child care on the child, family, and society.

In the second year of the program, students will cover (CDA) coursework that focuses on the developmental needs of children from birth to age five and the effective ways of providing for their early care and education. This program is designed for those individuals who want to “specialize” in an Early Childhood setting. With this credential, students can work across the United States for a higher rate of pay. This is an entry level credential with many employers requiring students to continue their education at the college level.

Kirksville Area Technical Center