Feb 01, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

ECED& 134 - Family Childcare Management


Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Learn how to manage a family childcare program. Topics include: licensing requirements, record-keeping, relationship building, communication strategies, guiding behavior, and promoting growth and development.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe strategies for complying with Family Childcare Minimum Licensing Requirements.
  2. Describe strategies for meeting the developmental needs and guiding the behavior of all children in multi-age groups.
  3. Identify strategies for family child care business management including tax planning and record-keeping.
  4. Create written documents, such as a contract and policy handbook, that facilitate communication between the provider and the families.
  5. Develop strategies for creating reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with families.
  6. Articulate knowledge and skills that define Family Childcare Providers as professionals.

Course Contents
  1. Safe, healthy learning environments.
  2. Child growth and development.
  3. Working with a diverse group of families.
  4. Early learning program management.
  5. Age appropriate teaching methods and strategies.
  6. Professionalism and ethical conduct.
  7. Written and verbal communication skills.


Instructional Units: 3