Early Childhood Care & Education
An instructional program that prepares individuals for a variety of occupations in childcare 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 childcare services.
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Level I
Orientation & Safety
Standards, Curriculum & Assessment
Curriculum Development
Clinical Experience
Professionalism
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Hours
30
100
80
20
10
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Level II
Orientation & Safety
Standards, Curriculum & Assessment
Child Development
Classroom Management & Positive Guidance
Clinical Experience
Health & Safety
Crime & Violence Prevention
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Hours
30
90
50
20
50
100
20
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Level III
Child Development (Social, Emotional, Physical, Intellectual)
Learning Activities/Experiences
Clinical Experience
Learning Environment (Physical Space)
Standards, Curriculum, & Assessment
Curriculum Development
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Hours
60
40
80
120
30
30
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Level IV
Learning Activities/Experiences
Clinical Experience
Health & Safety
Professionalism
Program Partnerships
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Hours
20
100
120
90
30
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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
PA BUREAU OF CTE SOAR PROGRAMS
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- Select Program of Study: Child Care and Support Services Management
- CIP Code: 19.0708
- Select your year of Graduation
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Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
PA State Police Criminal Check........................$10.00 Mantoux Test ........................................Doctor's Fee Uniform.........................................................$20.00
Act 126 Training...............................................$5.00
American Heart Association Training..................$5.00
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Program Entrance Recommendations
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