This Child Care Worker and Family Day Care Business program prepares learners to support the development, learning, and well‑being of young children while also exploring pathways into early childhood careers and family child care entrepreneurship. The program covers child development, curriculum approaches, learning environments, family engagement, advocacy, and professionalism, along with practical guidance for starting and managing a licensed day care business. Designed for aspiring child care professionals, the program blends theory, best practices, and real‑world application.
Child Care Worker
Module 1: Historical Influences on Early Care and Education
Module 2: Quality Standards for Early Childhood Programs
Module 3: Understanding the Development of Young Children
Module 4: Contemporary Curriculum Approaches
Module 5: Supporting Play and Learning in Early Childhood
Module 6: Learning Theories and Teaching Strategies
Module 7: Effective Learning Environments for Young Children
Module 8: Connecting with Families and Communities
Module 9: Issues and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education
Module 10: Careers in Early Childhood Education
Start Your Own Day Care Business
Module 11: Determining Where to Start
Module 12: Policies, Procedures, and Daily Operations
Module 13: Activities, Guidance, and Problem Solving
Module 14: Running and Growing a Day Care Business
Upon completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
Explain key historical, social, and educational influences on early childhood education.
Apply developmentally appropriate practices to support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Design and maintain safe, engaging, and effective learning environments for young children.
Support learning through play‑based and evidence‑informed teaching strategies.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with families and communities.
Identify ethical, social, and advocacy issues impacting early childhood education.
Explore career pathways in early care and education.
Apply foundational principles for starting and operating a family day care business, including policies, scheduling, enrollment, and business operations.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB’s Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) exam.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.