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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
VESL 7300 Family Childcare Business 9.0 - 15.0 hours
and
ECSN 7300 Family Childcare Business 9.0 - 15.0 hours
VESL 7301 Child Health and Safety 18.0 - 30.0 hours
and
ECSN 7301 Child Health and Safety 18.0 - 30.0 hours
ECSN 7302 Developmental Needs of a Child 15.0 - 25.0 hours
and
VESL 7302 Developmental Needs of Children 15.0 - 25.0 hours
VESL 7303 Infant and Toddler Care 12.0 - 20.0 hours
and
ECSN 7303 Infant and Toddler Care 12.0 - 20.0 hours
VESL 7304 Ethics and Business Contracts 15.0 - 25.0 hours
and
ECSN 7304 Ethics and Business Contracts 15.0 - 25.0 hours