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Early Childhood: Foundation Certificate

Certificate Number 903075

The Early Childhood Foundation Certificate is designed for either a newcomer to the field or someone who has been working in the field of early care and education. It includes an emphasis of applying positive guidance strategies, planning curriculum, along with a focus of on-the-job placement.

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Explore early childhood curriculum models.
. Follow governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health, safety, and nutrition.
. Provide a safe early childhood program.
. Analyze the development of infants and toddlers.
. Implement activities developed by a cooperating teacher.

Completers will be able to apply credits toward the following programs:

. 103071, Early Childhood Education

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits
10-307-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE
3
10-307-167 ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition
3
10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev
3
10-307-174 ECE: Practicum 1
3
Certificate Total
12

Course Descriptions

10-307-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE ...integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives; summarize early childhood education settings; identify components of a quality program; summarize responsibilities of early childhood professionals; explore early childhood curriculum models.

10-307-167 ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition ...health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. Anti-bias perspectives; governmental regulations and professional standards; safe, healthy, and nutritionally sound early childhood programs; child abuse/neglect mandates; SIDS risk reduction.

10-307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Dev ...infant and toddler development in an early childhood education setting. Development of infants/toddlers; prenatal conditions and development; child development theories; heredity and the environment; culturally and developmentally appropriate environments.

10-307-174 ECE: Practicum 1 ...learn/practice skills in a child care setting. Includes documenting behavior, exploring diversity, implementing activities developed by the cooperating teacher, practicing caregiving routines, and positive professional and interpersonal skills.

For more information, please contact: The Community & Regional Learning Services Department,(920) 498-6373 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 6373, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.