Early Childhood Education State Short Certificate: Family Child Care

Interested in a rewarding career that makes a difference? Great teachers work with families and communities, educating, guiding, and inspiring our children to their full potential! This certificate helps you start your career in Early Childhood Education; this course enables you to learn how to manage a family childcare program. Topics include: licensing requirements, record-keeping, relationship-building, communication strategies, guiding behavior, and promoting growth and development.

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Program Requirements

ECED& 120 - Early Childhood Practicum requires clearance using the Portable Background Check required by the Division of Children Youth and Families and managed by Merit.

Program Core Courses

Total Program Credits: 20

Program Outcomes

Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence.
Examine the requirements for and management of a licensed family home child care program.

This certificate includes outcomes for the State Early Childhood Initial certificate.

Program Notes

Not all classes are offered every quarter. Talk to a faculty adviser.
You have to earn a grade of 2.0 in each required class to apply it to a certificate or degree
Education coursework older than 5 years may not apply. General education credits will be accepted regardless of age.

Internal Coding

Last Updated	June 2025
Description	St Short ECE Fam/Child C20
Academic Plan	ECEFCC20
CIP Code	13.121