Highline Community College has a childcare assistant program that leads students to earn a certificate in which the credits can be applied towards a degree in early childhood education at Highline Community College. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in child care and the program can be completed in one quarter. Students will take a total of five courses, which include child abuse and neglect, introduction to child care, environments for learning, cooperative education and health, nutrition and safety.
Highline Community College
2400 South 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
206-878-3710
highline.edu
Prairie State College has a child care assistant certificate program that teaches students the practical skills that are necessary when it comes to providing care to children in daycare and preschool centers. Students who complete this program are prepared for entry-level positions in child care. Prairie State College does state, however, that this program is not recommended for those who plan to become certified professional teachers of Illinois public schools. Students in this program will take courses that include health, safety and nutrition, introduction to early childhood education, guidance and classroom management, child growth and development and multicultural education.
Prairie State College
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-709-3500
prairiestate.edu
Queensborough Community College has a daycare assistant certificate program that is the only accredited program of its kind in the City Universities of New York (CUNY). This program is designed for those who currently work in the field as well as individuals who are seeking entry into the child care field. Students who choose to enroll in this program will learn the basics of curriculum and teaching, nutrition needs, developmental health and first-aid for infants and toddlers. After students have completed this program, they are provided with ongoing counseling and advisement to help them reach their professional and educational goals.
Queensborough Community College
222-05 56th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11364
718-631-6262
qcc.cuny.edu