Introductory 40 Hour Childcare Training Certification (Birth To 5 Years) Overview (5348)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-education/default.aspx
Program Description
This CCP program fulfills the child care training required by the Florida Department of Children and Families for child care providers working in a licensed child care facility. Child care providers serving children birth to 5 years old must complete: Part I Rules and Regulation-Center Based, Part II Introduction to Child Care Worker Certification, and Part III 10-Hour Component.
PART I – RULES AND REGULATION-CENTER BASED
This course fulfills Part I of three parts required to complete the 40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training mandated by the Department of Children and Families for child care workers. This course is designed to give child care facility providers an overview of state and local rules and regulations that govern the child care industry. It does not offer a formal award.
PART II – INTRODUCTION TO CHILD CARE WORKER CERTIFICATION
This course fulfills Part II of three parts required to complete the 40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training mandated by the Department of Children and Families for child care workers.
This course provides training on identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect; health, safety, and nutrition; child growth and development as well as behavioral observation and screening techniques for a total of 24 hours of training.
PART III – 10-HOUR APPROPRIATE PRACTICES(Option l) 5-Hour Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices and 5-Hour Student Specialty or (Option ll) 10-Hour Special Needs Appropriate Practices.
These courses complete Part III of the 40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training mandated by the Department of Children and Families for child care worker certification necessary for employment in a licensed child care facility. This component includes appropriate practices for preschool, school-age children, infants and toddlers and children with special needs. It does not offer a formal award.
**Please note:
- The 5-Hour Preschool Appropriate Practices is required for students interested in participating in the Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC).
- The 5-Hour School Age Appropriate Practices is required for students interested in participating in the School Age Professional Certificate (SAPC)
- The 5-hour Infant/Toddler Appropriate Practices is required for students interested in participating in the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)
** 5 hours of early literacy training is required within one year of employment. Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three or Emergent Literacy for Voluntary Pre-K Instructors is only offered online via the Department of Children and Families website.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
No high school diploma or GED is required. Students must:
After registering and paying the applicable tuition fee, students must ALSO register for the class on the Department of Children and Families website: myflfamilies.com/services/child-family/child-care. For additional information regarding scheduling the exam, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/CurrentStudents/Childcare/default.aspx .
Completion Requirements
Students are required to successfully pass with a score of 70 percent or better the state-mandated competency tests to be awarded their child care certification to work in a licensed child care facility.
For all information related to the competency exam required for childcare certification visit myflfamilies.com/services/child-family/childcare or www.palmbeachstate.edu/CurrentStudents/Childcare/default.aspx.
Program Length
Total program hours: 40.
Location
Courses in this program are offered live-on-line (remotely) and face-to-face on the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Lucia Adrian, adrianl@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-4044
Career Path Notes
Palm Beach State has additional credit child care and education programs
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 40)
Part 1 - Introduction to Child Care
| HEV0114 | Rules and Regulations for Center-based (CCP) | 6 Clock Hours |
Part 2 - Child Care Certification
| HEV0115 | Introductory Child Care Worker Certification (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
Part 3 - Appropriate Practices Component-Student Specialty
(Option 1)
Complete:
| HEV0004 | Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
Then register for one of the 5-hour components below.
Select one:
| HEV0002 | Preschool Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
| HEV0001 | Infant/toddler Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
| HEV0003 | School Age Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
OR
(Option 2)
| HEV0123 | 10-hour Special Needs Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 10 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 40
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 40)
Part 1 - Introduction to Child Care
| HEV0114 | Rules and Regulations for Center-based (CCP) | 6 Clock Hours |
Part 2 - Child Care Certification
| HEV0115 | Introductory Child Care Worker Certification (CCP) | 24 Clock Hours |
Part 3 - Appropriate Practices Component-Student Specialty
(Option 1)
Complete:
| HEV0004 | Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practice (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
The register for one of the 5-hour components below. Select one:
| HEV0002 | Preschool Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
| HEV0001 | Infant/toddler Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
| HEV0003 | School Age Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 5 Clock Hours |
OR
(Option 2)
| HEV0123 | 10-hour Special Needs Appropriate Practices (CCP) | 10 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 40