Degree and Certificate Programs

Child Care

Early Childhood Education (5795)

Workforce Credit Certificate Program

This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as child care workers in private, public and family day centers.

Students entering this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training after completion of 180 hours of training. Placement in basic skills instruction will be determined by their scores on the state mandated Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Prospective students should be advised by a counselor prior to enrollment.

This program is offered during the day, night and weekends. For information call 904.632.3180.

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
HEV 0115 Child Care Worker	30	1.00
**HEV 0132 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children	10	0.50
OR
**HEV 0126 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children with Special Needs
OR
**HEV 0174 Infant/Toddler Care Training
OR
**HEV 0196 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Elementary Age Children
HEV 0101 Child Care Teacher Aide	110	3.50
HEV 0156 Preschool Teacher	300	10.00
HEV 0116 Child Care Development Specialist	150	5.00
Total Contact Hours	600	20.00

The above listed childcare worker courses comprise the first 30 hours of the 600 hour Early Childhood Education Workforce Credit Certificate. Contact the program director for additional information.

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.