Early Childhood Studies: Vocational ESL Family Childcare License Preparation
Award Type: Certificate of Competency
This noncredit certificate of competency in Family Childcare License Preparation will prepare the English language learner for the in-home family childcare licensing process by providing the required hours of instruction on regulatory aspects, development stages, nutrition, and safety. Upon completion, the student will have the reading, writing and speaking competencies needed to complete the application process through Community Care Licensing with the Department of Social Services. Program completion does not ensure license approval.The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in Early Childhood Studies: Vocational ESL Family Childcare License Preparation will:
- Successfully use their knowledge/acquisition of the English language to apply for an in-home daycare license.
- Read, understand, and explain the regulatory conditions for an in-home daycare service.
- Read, understand, and explain text that covers the developmental needs of the infants, toddlers, and children being served.
- Successfully communicate with parents and guardians in writing or orally in order to provide a safe and enriching environment for the children being served.
Program Requirements
English language learners at the noncredit ESL C/D level are required to enroll concurrently in VOCE and VESL courses. Ten courses are required to obtain the Certificate of Competency.
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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VESL 7300 | Family Childcare Business | 9.0 - 15.0 hours |
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ECSN 7300 | Family Childcare Business | 9.0 - 15.0 hours |
VESL 7301 | Child Health and Safety | 18.0 - 30.0 hours |
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ECSN 7301 | Child Health and Safety | 18.0 - 30.0 hours |
ECSN 7302 | Developmental Needs of a Child | 15.0 - 25.0 hours |
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VESL 7302 | Developmental Needs of Children | 15.0 - 25.0 hours |
VESL 7303 | Infant and Toddler Care | 12.0 - 20.0 hours |
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ECSN 7303 | Infant and Toddler Care | 12.0 - 20.0 hours |
VESL 7304 | Ethics and Business Contracts | 15.0 - 25.0 hours |
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ECSN 7304 | Ethics and Business Contracts | 15.0 - 25.0 hours |