enthaltenThis series of courses is intended to provide learners with the tools to develop and operate a home-based childcare center. Stages of child development, best practices to stimulate learning, important safety measures, and business fundamentals are introduced.
Praktisches Lernprojekt
By completing all three courses and their project assignments, learners will have a family policy handbook that can be refined and distributed to potential families and business clients.
The handbook contains 16 sections, including:
1. Introduction,
2. Philosophy,
3. Curriculum,
4. Parents/Family Engagement,
5. Observation & Assessment Techniques,
6. Discipline/Behavior Management Policy,
7. Supporting Diversity,
8. Training & Education Qualifications,
9. Illness Prevention & Importance of Physical Activity,
10. Nutrition & CACFP,
11. Social-emotional Learning,
12. Emergency Plan/Mandated Reporter,
13. Requirements & Start-up Costs,
14. Bookkeeping Basics & Insurance,
15. Contracts, including State Resources, and
16. Rate Setting & Invoice Processing.
