Child Care Specialist Junior/Senior Option
Program Overview
The Child Care Specialist program prepares students to serve as teacher’s aides and lead teachers in a variety of childcare facilities that serve infants, toddlers, and pre-school-age children. Core concepts to be addressed include the developmental stages (physical, social, intellectual, and emotional) of infants, toddlers, and pre-school-aged children; legal and ethical considerations in child care; observing and recording children’s behavior, and building relationships with the children’s families and the community at large.
Program Hours/Estimated Salary
Annual Salary Range: $25,000 - $35,000
PROGRAM HOURS: Online
Tools
- Estimated Cost Toolkit ($250)
- *This does not include the price of our General Education Classes and Books.
- *The core technical classes are covered through the Excel in CTE program.
Employment Options
- Teach Headstart
- Daycare Center
- At Home Daycare
- Open your own Daycare
Faculty
Melissa Smith
Child Care Specialist Instructor
785-890-1560
melissa.smith@fhnw.edu
More Info
Kayla Luera
Director of Outreach
785-890-1512
kayla.luera@fhnw.edu
