Family Child Care Capstone

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During this course students will synthesize the unique aspects of family child care with a strong emphasis on the National Association for Family Child Care standards, the Early Learning Standards, Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale, and the principles of sound financial management. Students will demonstrate the integration and application of specific concepts and skills of family child care including mixed-age curriculum, quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, family partnerships, and financial management. This capstone experience reflects the learner's knowledge of family child care through the development of a major project. The Capstone course is the last course students take prior to completing the Family Child Care Credential. Components: Class Typically Offered: Every other semester