Introduction to the Child Care Profession (45 clock hours)

This course is designed for those who are interested in working as an assistant childcare teacher in either a group or family childcare program. It meets the educational training requirement as specified by the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families. An interactive course that enables students to gain the knowledge and develop the skills needed to work with young children in public or private childcare settings.

Topics include: quality childcare environments, child development, positive guidance, recognizing child abuse & neglect, routines & schedules, transitions, nutrition, universal precautions, health & safety, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome prevention, respect for diversity, parent communication and stress management
 

Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (45 clock hours)

This course is designed for those who are interested in working as a lead childcare teacher in either a group or family childcare program. It meets the educational training requirement as specified by the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families. Designed to provide interactive experiences for students to further their early childhood education and advance their career in childcare.

Topics include: growth & development, curriculum planning, observing & recording, developmentally appropriate activities for math, science, language, gross & fine motor, art, music and sensory, ADA, learning centers, parent communication, positive guidance and professional development.
 

Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care (15 clock hours)

This course is imperative for those working with 6 week to 2 year old children. It meets the educational training requirement by the Wisconsin Department of Children & Families for infant and toddler caregivers in group or family childcare settings.

Topics include: nurturing, health & safety, environment, routines, developmentally appropriate guidance, activity planning, parent communication, growth & development, staff/child interactions, shaken baby syndrome prevention, child abuse & neglect recognition and prevention and SIDS training.
 

School Age Assistant Childcare Worker (15 clock hours)

This course is a must for those individuals working with 6-12 year olds. It meets the educational training requirement by Wisconsin Department of Children & Families for school age caregivers.

Topics include: profile of a school age teacher, quality care, growth & development, school age classroom environment, field trip planning, multi-age activity planning, safety and behavior management.
 

Fundamentals of Family Child Care (15 clock hours)

 This course meets the educational requirements as specified by Wisconsin Department of Children & Families for individuals who wish to start a family daycare. It is designed to provide essential information about establishing a successful in-home childcare business that is in accordance with Wisconsin's State Law. Students must have first completed the "Introduction to the Childcare Profession" course.

 Topics include: establishing a family daycare business, program & financial records, policies for health, safety, nutrition and development of children, state licensing requirements, professionalism, parent communication, and activity planning.