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Online Child Care Training Program Curriculum

Our unique, integrated child care training program contains comprehensive online lessons developed by practicing experts and includes a one-year membership in the Canadian Child Care Federation. You'll learn real-world skills for use on the job in various child care settings.

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Child Care Provider Orientation

Child Care Provider Orientation 

In this course, you’ll examine the goals and values of Ashworth College, time management, creating a realistic weekly and monthly study schedule, the nature and purpose of assessments, how to study effectively to prepare for and take an online examination, and developing the skill sets necessary for success in the twenty-first century. You’ll also be introduced to the field of early childhood education.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner.
  • Define early childhood education.
  • Describe the different type of programs available to children and their families.

Lesson Group 1: Learning Environments

Lesson Group 1: Learning Environments 

In this course, you’ll learn what comprises safe and healthy learning environments and the importance of age-appropriate activities for children.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Explain the importance of health and safety.
  • Identify safety hazards.
  • Identify age-appropriate activities for children.
  • Explain the importance of learning centers.

Lesson Group 2: Best Practices in Child Care

Lesson Group 2: Best Practices in Child Care 

In this course, you’ll learn to describe the different types of childcare and preschool programs. You’ll also study the teacher’s role in child development and how to support children with diverse learning needs and backgrounds.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Describe research into the lasting benefits of early childhood education.
  • Explain how a teacher can support growth and development.
  • Describe individual learners and the culturally diverse classroom.

Lesson Group 3: Family Partnerships

Lesson Group 3: Family Partnerships 

In this course, you’ll learn the role of the teacher in the child’s community and family structure, curriculum, and assessments.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Describe modern family structures.
  • Identify and describe elements that promote effective partnerships between teachers and families.
  • Explain the role of performance standards in curriculum planning.
  • Define assessment and describe the different reasons for conducting assessments.

Lesson Group 4: Strong Children, Strong Families

Lesson Group 4: Strong Children, Strong Families  

In this course, you’ll learn how young children develop language and problem-solving skills. You’ll also explore the teacher’s and family’s role in their social and emotional development.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Describe how children develop language.
  • Identify literacy skills that predict success in the language arts.
  • Describe how young children develop socially and emotionally.
  • Define resiliency.
  • Describe ways to strengthen families.

Lesson Group 5: Early Childhood Professionals

Lesson Group 5: Early Childhood Professionals 

In this course, you’ll learn the qualifications for childcare providers, the responsibilities of childcare program managers, and factors to consider when deciding on a career as a childcare provider.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

  • Describe the responsibilities of a childcare program manager.
  • Explain the minimum qualifications for childcare providers.
  • Identify important advocacy roles for childcare professionals.

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Program Description

The Child Care Provider program is designed to provide you with an overall knowledge of childcare, including stages of childhood development, health and safety concerns, and early childhood education.

Program Objectives

After completing the Child Care Provider program, you’ll be able to do the following:

  1. Describe the personal characteristics and educational requirements for early childhood educators and describe the types of career opportunities available to those with the proper training.
  2. Explain the components required to create a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
  3. Describe health and safety concerns when working with young children in an educational setting.
  4. List and describe the stages of childhood development, and identify learning activities and educational games that are appropriate for different ages and developmental stages.
  5. Identify and describe the factors that influence a child’s development, such as race, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, intelligence, and ability.
  6. Explain the major theories around early childhood education and describe how these theories affect the setup, curriculum, and teaching strategies utilized in the early education classroom.
  7. Explain the issues and problems confronting prospective teachers and describe current issues and trends in early childhood education.

Online child care training from PCDI is the answer to your dreams. Call 1-800-535-1613 or enroll online today.

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