Child Day Care Management Specialist

340 Hours/12 Months/Instructor Supported

Course Overview:

Do you love being around children? Have you ever thought about becoming a child care worker or wondered if you could start a home day care business? Child day care management distance learning course can provide you with the information to take the first step toward earning an attractive child care worker salary.

With our child day care management distance learning course, you can learn the key concepts involved in being a child care worker. You could even learn some basic ideas on how to start a home day care business!

A child care worker is a special person who helps children grow, learn, and gain new skills every day. A child care worker also provides behavioral and emotional support so children feel safe and comfortable while with a child care worker.
This course prepares you for the education requirements of the CDA Credential.
Candidates seeking to apply for CDA assessment must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be 18 years of age or older
Hold a high school diploma or GED
Have 480 hours of experience working with children within the past five years
Have 120 clock hours of formal child care education within the past five years

According to the U.S. Department of Labor*, the job outlook is good for someone looking to become a child care worker. Job growth is expected to increase by 18%. A child care worker salary can vary depending on the type of organization you work for and your level of education. Always check with your state to determine any licensing or certification involved in becoming a child care worker.

Outline

Child Day Care Management Module 1

Early Childhood Development

A Brief Look at the Young Child
Developmental and Learning Theories
Studying the Young Child
Learning: Birth Through Age Eight
How Learning Takes Place
The Adult Role in Learning
Family and Sociocultural Factors in Learning
Physical Growth
Safety, Nutrition and Health Issues
Motor Development

Child Day Care Management Module 2

Prenatal, Infancy and Toddlers Development

Conception and Prenatal Development
Heredity, Environment and Development
The First Two Weeks
Infancy: Theory, Environment and culture
Infancy: Affective Development
Infancy: Cognitive Development
The Toddler: Environment and Autonomy
The Toddler: Affective Development
The Toddler: Cognitive Development

Child Day Care Management Module 3

Age Three to Six Development

The Cognitive System
Concept Development
Language Development
Language in Everyday Use: Oral Language
Written Language Development
Intelligence and Creativity
The Nature of Affective Development
Emotional Development
Personality Development
Social Development
The Adult Role in Affective Development

Child Day Care Management Module 4

Age Six to Eight Development

Preschool to Primary: Bridging the Gap
Continuity in Education
Concept of School Readiness
The Primary Child: Affective Development
Social Interaction in Primary Classrooms
Self-Esteem and Moral Development
Cognitive Development and Schooling
Moving From Concrete to Symbolic Thinking
Computers in School
A Look a the Whole Child
Action for Children

Child Day Care Management Module 5

Starting a Day Care Business

The Benefits of Family Child Care
Is This for Me?
Kinds of Home Based Child-Care Providers
Styles of Home Based Child Care
Inventory of Skills and Experience
Where to Start
Licensing and/or Registration
Planning to Make a Profit
Policies and Procedures
Enrollment Records and Policies
Setting Your Fee
Termination Policy
Hours of Operation
Holidays and Vacations
Guidance and Discipline

Child Day Care Management Module 6

Planning the Daily Schedule

Your Daily Schedule
Age-Mix of the Children
Your Background and Training
Mealtimes: An Essential Part of the Day
Naptime and Free Play
Structured Time
Special Events and Story Time
Language Activities
Science Activities
Learning Games
Movement Activities
Cooking and Snacks
Music and Art
Positive Guidance Tools
Discipline / Guidance Techniques
Decreasing Difficulty Behavior
Fostering Good Social Skills
Ten Common Guidance Problems

Child Day Care Management Module 7

Day Care Business Basics

Generating Enrollment
Screening Parents and Children
Setting Up Your Office
Computer and Printer
Using the Internet
Record Keeping
Solving Common Problems
Problems with Parents
Problems with a Multi-Age-Mix of Children
Minimizing Interruptions
Planning for the Future
Small Verses Large Center
Your Well-Being
Planning for a Substitute
Hiring an Assistant
Increasing Your Fees
Setting Goals
Being a Professional

Child Day Care Management Module 8

Early Education Curriculum Activities, Part 1

Starting the Education Process
Early Childhood Education
Importance of Play
Process of Planning Activities
Communicating with Parents
Process of Curriculum Development
Themes, Units, Projects and Webs
Lesson Planning
Plan of Assessment and Evaluation
Early Language and Literacy Development
Language and Literacy Activities
Understanding Children’s Literature
Selecting Books for Young Children
Integrating Literature into Other Curriculum
Teachers as Storytellers
Planning and Using Puppets
Easy-to-Make Puppets
Connecting Puppets to Curriculum
Taking Puppets Home

Child Day Care Management Module 9

Early Education Curriculum Activities, Part 2

Dramatic Play and Creative Dramatics
Planning and Preparing for Dramatic Play
Integrating Drama into the Curriculum
An Environment for Creative Expression
Involving Children in All Forms of Art
Tips for Displaying Children’s Art
Creating Sensory Centers
Water, Sand and Mud Play
Working with Blocks
Fun with Woodworking
Cooking and Creative Foods
Children and Computers
Music and Movement
Types of Music
Making Musical Instruments
Math Language of Early Childhood
Materials for Developing Math Concepts
Teaching Basic Science Concepts
Encouraging Critical Thinking
Learning About Ecology and Animals
Early Childhood Social Studies
Field Trips and Learning

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition

Course Overview:

The Child Health, Safety and Nutrition class is is for anyone who works in a role that touches children's lives. The material is based on the most current research and reflects the latest developments in health, safety and nutrition as well as their application in multiple settings.

This course covers the contemporary health, safety and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children, with extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children’s health conditions and the promotion of children’s well-being. Collaboration with families, sensitivity to individual differences and the critical importance of health, safety and nutrition education continue to be stressed. This course is clear, concise and thought-provoking and is loaded with easy-to-access checklists, guidelines and lesson plans that no early childhood student or professional should be without!

Course Outline:

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 1

Introduction and Children's Health

Preventive Health Concepts
An Interdependent Relationship
Implications for Teachers
Focus on Families
Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
Growth and Development
Special Areas of Consideration
Classroom Corner
Health Appraisals
Observation as a Screening Tool
Daily Health Checks
Family Involvement
Health Assessment Tools
Health Records
Sensory Development
Vision Screening
Hearing Screening
Speech and Language Evaluation
Nutritional Assessment

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 2

Conditions Affecting Children's Health

Children with Special Needs
Allergies & Asthma
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
Diabetes
Eczema
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE)
Lead Poisoning
Seizure Disorders
Sickle Cell Anemia
The Infectious Process
Environmental Controls
Communicable Illness
Stages of Illness
Control Measures
Identification and Management
Identifying Sick Children Common Communicable Illnesses
Special Concerns

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 3

Safety for the Young Child - Part 1

Creating Quality Environments
Locating Quality Programs
Licensing
Features of Quality Programs
Guidelines for Safe Environments
Safety Management
Unintentional Injury
Risk Management
Principles and Preventive Measures
Implementing Safety Practices
Legal Implication

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 4

Safety for the Young Child - Part 2

Management of Injuries
Management of Acute Illness
Emergency Care vs. First Aid
Life-threatening Conditions
Issues to Consider
Non-life-threatening Conditions
Maltreatment of Children
Abuse and Neglect
Historical Developments
Discipline vs. Punishment
Reporting Laws
Protective Measures for Programs and Teachers
The Dynamics of Abuse and Neglect
The Role of the Teacher
Family Involvement in Health and Safety Education
The Role of Teacher Inservice
Curriculum Design
Issues to Consider

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 5

Foods and Nutrients: Basic Concepts

Nutritional Guidelines
Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Food Guide Pyramid
Nutritional Labeling
Calories from Fat
Nutrients that Provide Energy
Carbohydrates as Energy Sources
Fats as Energy Sources
Proteins as Energy Sources
Nutrients that Promote Growth of Body Tissues
Proteins for Growth
Minerals for Growth
The Role of Water & Vitamins
Nutrients that Regulate Body functions
Vitamins & Minerals as Regulators
Proteins as Regulators
Water as Regulator

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 6

Nutrition and the Young Child

Infant Feeding
Profile of an Infant
Meeting Nutritional Needs of the Infant
Feeding Time for the Infant
Introducing Semi-Solid Foods
Feeding Toddlers and Young Children
Profile of Toddlers, Preschoolers
The Challenge of Feeding a Toddler As the Toddler Becomes a Preschooler
Good Eating Habits
Health Problems Relating to Eating Habits
Planning and Serving Nutritious Meals
Meal Planning
Writing Menus
Nutritious Snacks
Serving Meals
Menus on a Budget

Child Health, Safety and Nutrition - Module 7

Food Safety and Nutritional Education

Food Safety Depends on Sanitation
Food-Borne Illnesses
Conditions for Bacterial Growth
Nutrition Education Concepts and Activities
Basic Concepts of Nutrition Education
Responsibility for Nutrition Education
Rationale for Nutrition Education in the Early Years
Planning a Nutrition Education Program
Guidelines for Nutrition Education Activities
Safety Considerations
Developing Activity Plans for Nutrition Activities
Sources of Information About Food
Making a Difference

All necessary materials included.

System Requirements:

Internet Access

Broadband or high-speed internet access is strongly recommended. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.
Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware

Virtually all Windows-Mac-Linux hardware configurations and processors are acceptable.
1 GB RAM recommended
Software
Operating Systems
- Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS X 10 and higher, most Linux distributions
Web Browsers
- Mozilla Firefox 2 and 3 (previous versions will work also)
- Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8
- Safari is not currently recommended as it cannot display certain Moodle editing menus for both students and instructors
Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media-click on the links below to download the latest versions)
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Apple Quicktime
Windows Media Player
Real Player
PowerPoint Viewer (use this if you don't have PowerPoint)

Child Day Care Management Specialist