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Florida Child Care
Professional Credential |
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Course Objectives: This course is designed to enable the caregiver
of infants and toddlers, ages birth to three, the ability to design and
maintain a suitable setting for the children, giving special attention to
brain development and the basic health and safety needs of our youngest
children. In addition, the caregiver will be able to develop a stimulating
plan of activities, which facilitates the development of the child’s social,
emotional, and creative abilities. Also, the caregiver will be able to
observe children’s development, keep efficient logs of this development,
notify the proper personnel of any developmental delays observed, and
carry out enhancing, therapeutic activities for children with special needs.
The caregiver will develop the professionalism needed, including
communication skills, to interact effectively with parents, staff and other
professionals.
Length and Times of course: Generally this is a 10-month program.
The time spent in the program by individual students may vary according to
classes previously taken and accepted by SCTI, or the pace at which a
student is comfortable progressing through the required courses. Students
may enroll in the program quarterly: August, October, January, and
March.
Classes are held evenings in various locations across the county.
The state requires that students complete at least 120 hours of formal
education and 480 hours of work experience with young children. While
past experience working with children may be counted toward the total
required hours, students must complete 80 hours of direct work with children
during their enrollment in the program. Upon completion of all program
requirements, SCTI staff will recommend students for the Florida Child Care
Professional Credential.
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