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							          CHILD CARE SERVICES




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nutritionist
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Child Care Services

Technical Diploma: 31-307-1                                                                       Child Care Services                                            2007-2008 Curriculum
Campus: Fond du Lac and West Bend
                                                                                                  Course Number                                               Course Title                    Credits
Description                                    Program Outcomes
The Child Care Services technical diploma        Implement developmentally appropriate            Core Courses
is part of a cluster of programs designed to     curriculum.                                      307-148              ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education                                      3
meet the increasing demand for quality           Incorporate developmentally appropriate          307-151              ECE: Infant and Toddler Development                                                3
child care. The coursework provides              guidance strategies.                             307-167              ECE: Health, Safety and Nutrition                                                  3
students with the foundational knowledge         Integrate safe, healthy and nutritional          307-174              ECE: Practicum 1                                                                   3
and skills to understand the emotional,          practices within the early childhood setting     307-178              ECE: Art, Music and Language Arts                                                  3
                                                 according to local, state and national           307-179              ECE: Child Development (or)                                                        3
mental and physical development of young
                                                 standards for quality care.                      522-106              IA: Child and Adolescent Development
children; how to create developmentally
                                                 Provide a respectful, diverse and inclusive      307-187              ECE: Children With Differing Abilities (or)                                        3
appropriate classroom activities; how to
                                                 program.                                         522-107              IA: Overview of Special Education
guide behaviors; and how to provide a
                                                 Relate child development theory to practice.     307-188              ECE: Guiding Children’s Behavior (or)                                              3
healthy, well-rounded learning environment.                                                       522-111              IA: Guiding and Managing Behavior
                                                 Utilize criteria, procedures and
These skills are applied in two practicums                                                        307-192              ECE: Practicum 2                                                                   3
                                                 documentation methods for observing and
where students gain hands-on experience          assessment.                                      307-194              ECE: Math, Science and Social Studies                                              3
working with children in Moraine Park                                                             307-195              ECE: Family and Community Relationships                                            3
                                                 Demonstrate advocacy and professional and
Technical College’s on-campus child care         ethical standards.                               Technical Support Courses
and local child care centers. This program                                                        801-195              Written Communication                                                             3
                                                 Develop respectful relationships utilizing
prepares students for jobs in a variety of       communication techniques with staff, families    890-125              Student Success                                                                   1
early childhood settings.                        and communities.                                 890-130              Career Development                                                                1
                                                                                                                                                                                 Total                  38
The Child Care Services program is part        Career Opportunities
of the first year of Moraine Park’s Early        Child Care Teacher                               A Child Care Services Exit Assessment (997-109) is a graduation requirement for this program.
Childhood Education associate degree.            Exceptional Children’s Aide
All the Child Care Services classes are          Self-Employed Center Owner                       Students will need to complete Basic Math Proficiency.
directly transferable into the Early             In-Home Provider/Nanny
Childhood Education program if students
wish to continue their education.              Salary Range for Recent Graduates
                                               $8.25 - $9.65 Per Hour
Both day and evening classes are               Students must purchase a smock for this program.
available. Fond du Lac and West Bend
offer the complete program.                    Admission Process
                                                 Submit the college admission application.
Scholarships are available for students who      Submit the $30 one-time fee.
are employed in a licensed or exempt early       Submit high school/other college transcripts.
childhood center or a licensed or certified      Take the college placement assessment
family child care program. Applicants must       (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other).
have the support of their employer and           Meet with an admissions specialist.
possess a high school diploma or GED.                                                             For course descriptions, please visit our Web site at www.morainepark.edu.
                                                 Check with Admissions if any additional
                                                 steps are required.                                                                                       7/07 - Program Sheets\Diploma\Child Care Services07-08.qxp