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Child Care
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Early Childhood Development
This program of study is designed to provide a certificate of completion that includes the knowledge and skills necessary for a graduate to participate effectively in the child care industry. Childcare workers nurture and teach children of all ages in childcare centers, nursery schools, preschools, public schools, private households, family childcare homes, and before & after school programs. These workers play an important role in a child's development by caring for the child when parents are at work or away for other reasons. In addition to attending to children's basic needs, these workers organize activities that stimulate the children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. They help children to explore their interests, develop their talents and independence, build self-esteem, and learn how to get along with others.
Childcare workers spend most of their day working with children. However, they do maintain contact with parents or guardians through informal meetings or scheduled conferences to discuss each child's progress and needs. Many childcare workers keep records of each child's progress and suggest ways in which parents can stimulate their child's learning and development at home. Some preschools, childcare centers, and before and after-school programs actively recruit parent volunteers to work with the children and participate in administrative decisions and program planning. Most childcare workers perform a combination of basic care and teaching duties. Through many basic care activities, childcare workers provide opportunities for children to learn.
This is not a teacher certification program.
Early Childhood Administration
This program of study is designed to provide a certificate of completion with the knowledge and skills necessary for a graduate to participate effectively in the administration of child care facilities.
This is not a teacher certification program.
Faculty and Staff
| Name/Email | Title | Location | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Pekar | Child Care Administrator, Instructor | Wood Building 112 | 361-582-2549 |
| Shirley Pullin | Secretary, Industrial Programs | William A. Wood Building 110 | 361-572-6426 |