Early Childhood Care school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

This program includes coursework in child development (birth through age 8), behavior guidance, development of environments and curriculum for young children and relationships with families, as well as on-site experiences in a variety of programs.
Program outcomes
1. Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
2. Apply appropriate guidance strategies for children based on knowledge of developmental stages.
3. Understand nutrition requirements for a child car...

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This course is designed to help students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to manage child care centers. Through the use of a theoretical model the student will demonstrate the ability to maintain a healthy and safe environment, assure developmentally appropriate curriculum, manage a budget including supplies and equipment, schedule and work with staff and with working parents, meet licensing regulations, and demonstrate an awareness of NAEYC accreditation criteria and procedures.

The Early Childhood Studies program prepares the student to work in a variety of early childhood settings. Students learn the theoretical base in growth and development and early childhood curriculum. There are field and practicum experiences to facilitate development of skills to implement a curriculum that fosters the physical, cognitive, social/emotional and language growth of young children.

Upon completion of the program the student may be employed in early childhood education cente...

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Programs Offered
Associate of Arts, Child Development (A.A.)
Bachelor of Arts, Child Development Major (B.A.)
Early Childhood Education Minor
(ZA endorsement for Teacher Certification)

Potential Careers
Classroom Teacher, Developmental Center Administrator, Developmental Center Owner, Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Lead Teacher, Head Start Educator and Home Care Provider

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