Child Development - Family Child Care Provider Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

The Family Child Care Provider Certificate prepares students for working in family child care or home child care programs. The Family Child Care Certificate requires 25 CD units which includes practicum experience with children.

This Certificate meets the unit and course requirements towards the California Title 5 requirements for the Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Applications may be obtained through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Office or the Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC). After students take CD 205, more days of experience are needed to meet the 50 days of experience requirement for the CD Associate Teacher Permit.  Child Development Work Experience, CD 098, may be taken to help meet the 50 day requirement. 

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Social Sciences, Human Development, Kinesiology & Health

Department

Child Development

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Public Service, Culture, Society

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Recognize licensing regulations, requirements, policies and procedures necessary to run a quality family child care business.

  2. Develop a comprehensive business plan, record keeping system, and contract and policy statements necessary to a family child care business.

  3. Develop a developmentally appropriate, safe and healthy environment and curriculum with activities for children at a variety of ages and stages in a family child care home.

  4. Develop methods to strengthen partnerships with families and obtain community resources for family and children in family child care homes.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

12 units
CD 105 or CD 105H
This introductory course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages.

Course Details:

  1. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101
    2. or
  2. Departmental Advisory: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • OR

    This introductory course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There is an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. This course is intended for students in the Honors Program but is open to all students who desire more challenging course work.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 101
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: ENGL 101H
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 113 - Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
    This course is an examination of underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs and environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development of all young children.  This course includes a review of historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity.  

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 126 - Child, Family, and the Community
    This course examines the developing child in a societal context which focuses on the interrelationships of family, school, and community and emphasizes historical and socio-cultural factors. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 115 - Health, Safety and Nutrition
    This course is an introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health, safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. There is a focus on integrating concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU

    • 2nd Semester

    9 units
    CD 114 - Introduction to Curriculum
    This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age six.  Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and engagement for all young children. This course provides strategies for developmentally-appropriate practice based on observation and assessment across the curriculum.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CD 105
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: CD 105H
    3. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU
    • CD 075 - Family Child Care Practices
    This course is designed to meet the specific needs of the family child care provider. The emphasis is on learning licensing regulations, good business practices, age appropriate curriculum, healthy environments, positive guidance, and basic child development. Other topics include creating partnerships with parents, maintaining health and safety and working with children from diverse backgrounds including children with special needs and disabilities.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    CD 061 or CD 186
    This course is a survey of programs and activities planning for school-age children including both before-and after-school activities for groups and individuals.

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
    OR
    This course is a survey of program and curriculum planning for infants and toddlers child care and education settings, including early intervention and inclusive programs, emphasizing curriculum and principles and practices of quality care and developmentally appropriate practices specific to infants, toddlers and two-year-old children, birth to three years.   

    Course Details:

    1. Departmental Advisory: READ 015

    3rd Semester

    4 units
    CD 205 - Child Development Practicum / Field Experience
    In this supervised field work course, students practice and demonstrate developmentally appropriate early childhood planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and mentor teachers. Students utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment, and knowledge of curriculum content areas are emphasized. Student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development for all young children.

    Course Details:

    1. Prerequisite: CD 105
      2. or
    2. Prerequisite: CD 105H
    3. Prerequisite: CD 113
    4. Prerequisite: CD 114
    5. Prerequisite: CD 126
    6. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  • Transfers to CSU