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Early Childhood Care & Education (CIP Code 19.0708)An instructional program that prepares individuals for a variety of occupations in child care and guidance often under the supervision of professional personnel in child or day care centers. This program includes instruction in growth and development; nutrition; program planning and management; safety; behavior guidance; play activities; child abuse and neglect; parent-child personal relationships; learning experiences for children; and laws, regulations and policies relating to child care services.
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Programs of Study Level IOrientation & SafetyStandards, Curriculum & AssessmentCurriculum DevelopmentClinical ExperienceProfessionalismHours30100802010Level IIOrientation & SafetyStandards, Curriculum & AssessmentChild DevelopmentClassroom Management & Positive GuidanceClinical ExperienceHealth & SafetyCrime & Violence PreventionHours309050205010020Level IIIChild Development (Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual)Learning Activities/ExperiencesClinical ExperienceLearning Environment (Physical Space)Standards, Curriculum, & AssessmentCurriculum DevelopmentHours6040801203030Level IVLearning Activities/ExperiencesClinical ExperienceHealth & SafetyProfessionalismProgram PartnershipsHours201001209030
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CAREER PATHWAYS
- Childcare Worker
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Occupational Therapist Aide
- Special Education Teacher
- Elementary Teacher
- Nanny
- Pre-school Teacher
- Teacher Assistant
- ACT 126 - Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse for Mandated Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Ready Certificate
- Heart Saver First Aid, CPR, AED Training (American Heart Association)
- NOCTI Certification - Child Care & Support Services PA (*National College Credit Recommendation Service)
- OSHA 10
- Qualification for Assistant Group Supervisor\Position in PA Department of Public Welfare
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Select Program of Study: Child Care and Support Services Management 19.0708
Select your year of Graduation
Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
PA State Police Criminal Check........................$10.00
Mantoux Test ........................................Doctor's Fee
Uniform.........................................................$20.00Act 126 Training...............................................$5.00American Heart Association Training..................$5.00Program Entrance Recommendations
Basic math skills or geometry
CreativityHand & eye coordinationProblem solving skills
Reading at grade level