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CERTIFICATE IN CHILDCARE MANAGEMENT

This certificate is designed to provide training for those who wish to become family day care providers in New York and those working toward the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The program also serves as important training for parents and nannies, as well as infant and toddler caregivers and preschool teachers.

Upon completion of the program, students have attained the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of child development for toddlers through five-year-olds.
• Understanding of appropriate discipline (limit setting) for infants through five-year-olds.
• Understanding of appropriate safety and nutritional issues for infants and young children.
• Knowledge and methods of teaching appropriate learning activities to promote development of infants through five-year-olds.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete seven courses--four required and three electives.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (4 of these courses are required)
	Child Development I: Infants to Five-Year-Olds Infancy and early childhood are critical and complex stages of a child's development. For professional childcare providers or parents, understanding these stages requires knowledge of... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9465	$290
	Helping Children Learn: Infants to Five-Year-Olds Caring for children on a daily basis offers many opportunities to help them learn. The caregiver is responsible for engaging them in activities that are... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9463	$290
	Discipline: Setting Limits for Toddlers to Five-Year-Olds Working with young children is a joy and a challenge. As children grow and develop, they move through stages that create stress and frustration for... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9467	$290
	Keeping Children Healthy: Safety, Nutrition, and Environment Young children's health can be measured by their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. This development is affected by environmental conditions and nutrition. With a... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9468	$290
Electives (3 of these courses are required)
	Administration of Childcare Centers Gain an overview of the multifaceted involvement and skills required for administration of programs in early childhood education. Topics include developing an early childhood curriculum,... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9472	$200
	Art for Young Children Learn to help young children express themselves while having fun with art projects. Work with the basic materials of paint, crayons, chalk, and collage to... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9454	$200
	The Business of Childcare		CCMC1-CE9419	*
	Observing, Recording, and Communicating Children's Progress		CCMC1-CE9453	*
	Caring for Children With Special Needs Caregivers are often the first to identify children with special needs. This course provides caregivers with techniques for recognizing these children and determining whether their... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9469	$200
	Understanding and Working With Children's Temperaments		CCMC1-CE9455	*
	Identifying, Reporting, and Coping With Child Abuse		CCMC1-CE9457	*
	Designing an Early Childhood Environment		CCMC1-CE9475	*
	Communicating With Parents Good communication is a key factor in building a bridge between home and childcare and is critical to the development of trusting relationships. This course... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE8053	$165
	Playing Is Learning Playing stimulates the senses, promotes problem solving and communication, and encourages turn-taking. Learn to encourage developmentally appropriate play, join children in play, and teach skills... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE8112	$150
	Music for Young Children		CCMC1-CE9534	*
	Nurturing Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood Examine how young children develop interactive competencies crucial for success in school and in all their relationships. Learn core factors and techniques in building childrens'... (click on course name to read more)		CCMC1-CE9275	$290
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