This course provides classroom instruction in the profession of caring for pre-school children. It offers laboratory experience in a variety of child care centers for one-third of the time. Students learn to conduct activities which promote social, mental and physical development of children. They also learn to help children care for themselves. Attention is focused on developing skills necessary for working with pre-school children.
Emphasis is placed on the responsibilities of child care workers.
Students must have personal transportation to and from child care centers. Child Care II Level 12 Emphasis is on the administration of a child care facility. Students learn day care licensing rules and procedures and spend at least half their class time in child care centers. Caring for infants and children with special needs is highlighted. The major learning experiences include working with children and resolving problems related to child care work.