The State University of New York
Home-Based Child Care Specialization
The State University of New York

Home-Based Child Care Specialization

Launch a Home-Based Childcare Center. Master techniques and create essential elements to operate a nurturing and quality family day care center.

Jenniffer Bleakley
JoLynn Fiorentino

Instructors: Jenniffer Bleakley

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(82 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, the importance of play, and the significance of family in early education programs.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Classroom Management
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Working With Children
Category: Child Development
Category: Teaching
Category: Data Collection
Category: Childhood Education and Development
Category: Policy Development
Category: Behavior Management
Category: Curriculum Development
Category: Parent Communication
Category: Special Education
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Creativity
Category: Communication

What you'll learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of establishing a safe, home-based childcare center.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Health And Safety Standards
Category: Emergency Response
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Accident Prevention
Category: Mental Health
Category: Working With Children
Category: Environment Health And Safety
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Child Health
Category: Social Skills
Category: Nutrition Education
Category: Record Keeping
Category: Safety Training
Category: Personal Care
Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
Category: First Aid
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Resilience
Child Care as a Business

Child Care as a Business

Course 312 hours

What you'll learn

  • You’ll learn the basics of operating a quality and nurturing home-based child care center as a business.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Insurance
Category: Payment Processing and Collection
Category: Contract Management
Category: Business
Category: Parent Communication
Category: Working With Children
Category: Program Standards
Category: Business Planning
Category: Budgeting
Category: Policy Development
Category: Small Business Accounting
Category: Tax Management
Category: Cost Estimation

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Jenniffer Bleakley
The State University of New York
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