Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	2003
Implementation Date:	Spring 03
Last Updated:	01/12/09

Technical Certificate of Credit

þ State Standard o Institutionally Developed College: NA

Program Name:	Family Child Care Provider
Major Code:	FCP1
CIP Code:	190708
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0320 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The purpose of this technical certificate is to provide a solid Early Childhood Care and Education foundation of knowledge, skills, attitudes and techniques that will improve the quality of care for children who are cared for by family child care providers. And to provide guidelines and responsibilities for professional business practices associated with the successful establishment and administration of a Family Child Care Home.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

ECE 1010	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
ECE 1030	Human Growth and Development I [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
ECE 1050	Health, Safety, and Nutrition [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
ECE 2142	Family Child Care Program Management [P] Provisional admission	4	0	3	7	5	Standard
ECE 2144	Family Child Care Business Management [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		24	0	3	27	25

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		18
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		Asset
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	NA
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		NO

Posted: 01/12/09