Family Childcare Program
Description
This part-time program prepares you to work effectively with young children and to set up a childcare business within the home environment.
The Family Childcare Program consists of core courses that are offered as evening classes, with the exception of 9 five-hour Saturdays. The program normally to be completed within one year, consists of 154 hours of instruction, including practicum.
Childcare Orientation
Students without experience in a licensed family childcare setting must complete 15 hours of work orientation. Licensing requires that students doing orientation must have a current criminal record check.
The Childcare Program is recognized by Fraser Health Region Licensing Department and Western Canada Family Childcare Association of BC.
Specialty Programs (Saturday)
Specialty Programs such as The Early Years: Investing in our Future, Child Abuse and Mini-Musicians are run on Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. These programs are offered only once a year with attendance being mandatory for successful completion of the Childcare Program.
Career Opportunities
This part-time program prepares you to work effectively with young children and to set up a childcare business within the home environment.
Admission Requirements
Regular Kwantlen admission requirements apply. In addition, applicants must have a personal interview with the Program Coordinator and achieve successful completion of the orientation.
The deadline for application is August 30th. Late applications will be considered if space is available. Upon acceptance to the program, students will register and pay a non-refundable deposit.
Content
- CHLD 1101 Child Development
- CHLD 1102 Health and Safety
- CHLD 1201 Guiding Children’s Behaviour
- CHLD 1202 Supported Child Care
- CHLD 1203 Managing a Family Child Care
- CHLD 1204 Planning Children’s Experience
- CHLD 1210 Child Abuse Workshop
- CHLD 1211 Mini Musicians
- CHLD 1213 The Early Years
- CHLD 1270 Practicum
More Information
Christine MacLeod at 604.596.3619.
Completion
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Statement of Completion in Family Childcare.
