| Program Overview for Early Childhood Education Family Child Care |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Skagit Valley College |
| Program website | |
| Program contact | |
| Program description | Family home providers serve as the business manager and childrens caregiver in a home-based business. With or without assistants most providers care for a mixed age range from infants to age 12 on a daily basis; other providers serve a limited age group. In managing the home based business, the provider maintains all records and manages the budget. In the caregiver role, the provider plans and carries out activities that meet the needs and interests of the children. It is crucial that the caregiver maintains a safe, clean and healthy environment and provides nutritious meals and snacks. Developing partnerships with families is key. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Approximately $1,300 per quarter |
| Tuition per credit | $123.58 (WA Resident) |
| Fees | Students pay a Student Technology Fee of $5.00 per credit ($40 maximum), a Student Self-Assessed Fee of $1.50 per credit ($15 maximum), a General Fee of $5.50 ($82.50 maximum) and a Technology Fee of $13.00 per credit. |
| Books and materials | Contact program chair |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Contact program chair |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 9 Months |
| Award type | Certificate |
| Credits | 20 |
| Clock hours | 286 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | https://www.skagit.edu/getting-started/ |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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