Office of Professional & Continuing Education 301 OD Smith Hall Auburn, AL 36849 http://www.auburn.edu/mycaa Contact: Shavon Williams 334-844-3108 Last revised April 16, 2015 Auburn University is an equal opportunity educational institution/employer. No refunds can be issued after the start date published in your Financial Award document. Education & Training Plan Student Name: Start & End Dates: / / to / / Child Day Care Management Certificate Program Mentor Supported MyCAA Information Course Code: AU-CDCM Program Duration: 9 Months Course Contact Hours: 405 Student Tuition: $3,950 This training program combines a two course training track: Child Day Care Management Child Health, Nutrition & Safety Do you love being around children? Have you ever thought about becoming a child care worker or wondered if you could start a home day care business? Child day care management distance learning course can provide you with the information to take the first step toward earning an attractive child care worker salary. With our child day care management distance learning course, you can learn the key concepts involved in being a child care worker. You could even learn some basic ideas on how to start a home day care business! A child care worker is a special person who helps children grow, learn, and gain new skills every day. A child care worker also provides behavioral and emotional support so children feel safe and comfortable while with a child care worker. The Job Outlook Employment of childcare workers is expected to grow by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Parents will continue to need assistance during working hours to care for their children. Because the number of children requiring childcare is expected to grow, demand for childcare workers is expected to grow as well.
Certification: Upon successful completion of our Child Day Care Management course, students will be prepared for a job in the Child Day Care industry and, in part, for the education requirements to become a Child Development Associate (CDA) and/or NCCB s Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW). Candidates seeking to apply for CDA assessment must meet the following eligibility requirements: Be 18 years of age or older Hold a high school diploma or GED Have 480 hours of experience working with children within the past five years Have 120 clock hours of formal child care education within the past five years Overview Child Day Care Management 225 Hours Do you love being around children? Have you ever thought about becoming a child care worker or wondered if you could start a home day care business? Our Child Day Care Management course can provide you with the information to take the first step toward gaining a rewarding career in education! Through this course, you can learn the key concepts involved in being a child care worker. You could even learn some basic ideas on how to start a home day care business! A child care worker is a special person who helps children grow, learn, and gain new skills every day. A child care worker also provides behavioral and emotional support so children feel safe and comfortable while with a child care worker. After completing this course, you should be able to: Identify the elements involved in starting a daycare business Recognize the requirements and considerations for planning a daily schedule Identify methods for generating enrollment, solving common problems and setting professional goals Identify methods and considerations for developing a curriculum Define example activities for early childhood curriculum Outline Child Day Care Management Module 1 Starting a Day Care Business The Benefits of Family Child Care Is This for Me? Kinds of Home Based Child-Care Providers Styles of Home Based Child Care
Inventory of Skills and Experience Where to Start Licensing and/or Registration Planning to Make a Profit Policies and Procedures Enrollment Records and Policies Setting Your Fee Termination Policy Hours of Operation Holidays and Vacations Guidance and Discipline Child Day Care Management Module 2 Planning the Daily Schedule Your Daily Schedule Age-Mix of the Children Your Background and Training Mealtimes: An Essential Part of the Day Naptime and Free Play Structured Time Special Events and Story Time Language Activities Science Activities Learning Games Movement Activities Cooking and Snacks Music and Art Positive Guidance Tools Discipline / Guidance Techniques Decreasing Difficulty Behavior Fostering Good Social Skills Ten Common Guidance Problems Child Day Care Management Module 3 Day Care Business Basics Generating Enrollment Screening Parents and Children Setting Up Your Office Computer and Printer Using the Internet Record Keeping Solving Common Problems Problems with Parents Problems with a Multi-Age-Mix of Children Minimizing Interruptions Planning for the Future Small Verses Large Center Your Well-Being Planning for a Substitute Hiring an Assistant
Increasing Your Fees Setting Goals Being a Professional Child Day Care Management Module 4 Starting and Creating Curriculum Starting the Education Process Early Childhood Education Importance of Play Process of Planning Activities Communicating with Parents Process of Curriculum Development Multicultural Considerations Special Needs Considerations Criteria for Equipment, Materials, and Supplies Themes, Units, Projects and Webs Lesson Planning Transition Activities Plan of Assessment and Evaluation Child Day Care Management Module 5 The Early Education Curriculum, Part 1 Early Language and Literacy Development Language and Literacy Activities The Bilingual, Bicultural World Observation & Assessment Understanding Children s Literature Selecting Books for Young Children Integrating Literature into Other Curriculum Teachers as Storytellers Math Language of Early Childhood Integrating Math Experiences with Other Curriculum Materials for Developing Math Concepts Teaching Basic Science Concepts Creating a Scientific Environment Learning About Ecology and Animals Social Studies Curriculum Standards Early Childhood Social Studies Field Trips and Learning Child Day Care Management Module 6 The Early Education Curriculum, Part 2 Children s Developmental Stages in Art An Environment for Creative Expression Involving Children in All Forms of Art Tips for Displaying Children s Art Creating Sensory Centers Water, Sand and Mud Play Working with Blocks & Woodworking
Nutrition & Cooking Experiences Music and Movement Types of Music Making Musical Instruments & Activities Planning and Using Puppets Easy-to-Make Puppets Connecting Puppets to Curriculum Dramatic Play and Creative Dramatics Planning and Preparing for Dramatic Play Integrating Drama into the Curriculum Materials Included: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business by Shari Steelsmith Early Education Curriculum: A Child's Connection to the World by Hilda Jackman System Requirements: Internet Connection Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections *Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible. Hardware Requirements Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended *While our courses are accessible through multiple mobile learning platforms, some courses may include a CD or DVD with the Textbook, so you may need access to a computer with CD-ROM or DVD Drive. PC Software Requirements Operating Systems - Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or 8.1 Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc,.docx,.xls,.xlsx,.ppt,.pptx) Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended o Cookies MUST be enabled o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.) PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint) Adobe PDF Reader QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc,.docx,.xls,.xlsx,.ppt,.pptx) Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended o Cookies MUST be enabled o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.) PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint) Adobe PDF Reader Apple QuickTime Media Player If your course has a CD-ROM or DVD included, you may need to have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) or Windows setup with Parallels. **Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.** Overview Child Health, Safety and Nutrition 180 Hours The Child Health, Safety and Nutrition class is for anyone who works in a role that touches children's lives. The material is based on the most current research and reflects the latest developments in health, safety and nutrition as well as their application in multiple settings. This course covers the contemporary health, safety and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children, with extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children s health conditions and the promotion of children s well-being. Collaboration with families, sensitivity to individual differences and the critical importance of health, safety and nutrition education continue to be stressed. This course is clear, concise and thought-provoking and is loaded with easy-to-access checklists, guidelines and lesson plans that no early childhood student or professional should be without! After completing this course, you should be able to: Define the principles of promoting a healthy childhood lifestyle to achieve optimal growth and development Identify various conditions affecting child health Identify methods for maintaining a safe environment which reduces risk of injury Define the basic concepts for food and nutrition for the child Identify methods for effective meal planning
Outline Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 1 Introduction and Children's Health Preventive Health Concepts An Interdependent Relationship Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle Growth and Development Promoting Children s Health Observation as a Screening Tool Daily Health Checks Family Involvement Health Education Health Records Sensory Development Vision Screening Hearing Screening Speech and Language Evaluation Nutritional Assessment Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 2 Conditions Affecting Children's Health Common Chronic Diseases & Medical Conditions Allergies & Asthma Diabetes Eczema Lead Poisoning Seizure Disorders Sickle Cell Anemia The Infectious Process Environmental Controls Communicable Illness Stages of Illness Control Measures Identification and Management Common Communicable Illnesses Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 3 Safety for the Young Child - Part 1 Creating Quality Environments Locating Quality Programs Licensing Features of Quality Programs Guidelines for Safe Environments Safety Management
Unintentional Injury Risk Management Principles and Preventive Measures Implementing Safety Practices Legal Implication Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 4 Safety for the Young Child - Part 2 Management of Injuries Management of Acute Illness Emergency Care vs. First Aid Life-threatening Conditions Non-life-threatening Conditions Maltreatment of Children Abuse and Neglect Historical Developments Discipline vs. Punishment Reporting Laws Protective Measures for Programs and Teachers The Dynamics of Abuse and Neglect The Role of the Teacher Family Involvement in Health and Safety Education Effective Instructional Design Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 5 Foods and Nutrients: Basic Concepts Nutritional Guidelines Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) Dietary Guidelines for Americans The Food Guide Pyramid Nutritional Labeling Nutrients that Provide Energy Carbohydrates as Energy Sources Fats as Energy Sources Proteins as Energy Sources Nutrients that Promote Growth of Body Tissues Proteins for Growth Minerals for Growth The Role of Water & Vitamins Nutrients that Regulate Body Functions Vitamins & Minerals as Regulators Proteins as Regulators Water as Regulator Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 6 Nutrition and the Young Child Infant Feeding Profile of an Infant
Meeting Nutritional Needs of the Infant Feeding Time for the Infant Introducing Semi-Solid Foods Feeding Toddlers and Young Children Profile of Toddlers, Preschoolers The Challenge of Feeding a Toddler As the Toddler Becomes a Preschooler Healthy Eating Habits Health Problems Relating to Eating Habits Planning and Serving Nutritious Meals Meal Planning & Writing Menus Nutritious Snacks Serving Meals & Menus on a Budget Food Safety Depends on Sanitation Food-Borne Illnesses Conditions for Bacterial Growth Nutrition Education Concepts & Activities Required Materials: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Businessby Shari Steelsmith Early Education Curriculum: A Child's Connection to the Worldby Hilda Jackman Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child by Lynn R. Marotz System Requirements: Internet Access Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections. Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible. Hardware Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptable Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple's website) 1 GB RAM minimum recommended Operating Systems o Windows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with Windows Web Browsers o Google Chrome is highly recommended o Internet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and links Cookies MUST be enabled Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.) Adobe PDF Reader Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.) Adobe Flash Player (Required for many of our career courses and ALL of our IT courses.) Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don't have PowerPoint)