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Introduction to Family Child Care

EDUC-42631

Build a Nurturing, High-Quality Home Child Care Program

Build a strong foundation for running a successful, high-quality home-based child care program. This introductory course is designed for current and aspiring family child care providers who want to deliver nurturing, developmentally appropriate care while effectively managing the responsibilities of a home-based business. Aligned with national quality standards, the course combines practical strategies with essential knowledge to support both children’s growth and provider success.

Who this course is for:
  • New or aspiring family child care providers
  • Current providers seeking to strengthen quality and professionalism
  • Individuals interested in early childhood education in a home-based setting

What You'll Learn

  • Licensing requirements, accreditation, and quality standards for family child care
  • Health, safety, and emergency preparedness best practices
  • Child development fundamentals and age-appropriate curriculum planning
  • How to create a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
  • Strategies for building strong relationships with families and communities
  • Effective communication and culturally responsive caregiving practices
  • Provider well-being, self-care, and maintaining professional boundaries
  • Practical tools for managing and sustaining a successful home-based child care program

Course Information

4.50 units
TBD
Notes:

Introduction to Family Child Care (EDUC-42631) is the first course in the Family Child Care series and is a required prerequisite for the next course, Family Child Care Business Practices (EDUC-42632).

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Please contact the Education department at 858-534-9286 or unexeduc@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.