Child school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

This comprehensive workshop will provide the tools you need to launch and sustain a child care business. You will follow a step-by-step entrepreneurial process to develop a business and marketing plan, policies and procedures, and a parent handbook. You will also gain an understanding of business financials. The curriculum is developed by the First Step Fund and the Kauffman Foundation. In this program, you will: •Explore the role of the child care entrepreneur. •Learn to organize and manage you...

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Many students pursuing a job or career through Harold Washington College’s (HWC)career programs work toward an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS). Students in HWC’s career programs earn either the AAS upon completing a minimum of 60 credit hours or may select from shorter certificate programs. To obtain the Advanced Certificate (AC), the student must complete 30-50 credit hours. To obtain the Basic Certificate (BC), the student must complete fewer than 30 credit hours. Many students earn ...

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The Child Development Program is designed to provide students with education in both theory and practice for careers in child care programs. Students will be prepared for employment in a variety of positions in home and group settings serving the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age and children with special needs.

The Illinois Director Credential is an approved entitled program by the State in which one can earn a Level I Director Credential. An applicant enrolled in this program must complete the scheduled classes below and demonstrate competency in three additional areas. These areas include teaching experience with young children, program management experience of a minimum of 1200 clock hours, and have demonstrated leadership through professional contributions made to the field beyond the scope of dail...

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Child Care school covers the following:
Providing a Safe Learning Environment
Providing a Healthy Learning Environment
Providing a Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environment
Early Care & Education: Past, Present & Future
Stages of Early Childhood Development
Expectations of the Early Childhood Professional
Children Don’t Come with Directions
Creating & Evaluating & Early Childhood Environment
Planning to Play
Planning for the Mind