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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
C DD080.
Course Title (CB02)
Design, Program Development, and Daily Operation of Family Child Care
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
This course provides an overview of family childcare as a business and as a program for children. Starting your own childcare business, budget and contracts, licensing and safety requirements will be addressed. Relevant program issues such as designing indoor/outdoor environments, daily schedule, curriculum, child guidance, accommodations for all children, and parent partnerships will be presented. (This course meets NAEYC Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; NBPTS Standards 1, 2, 3 and 4; CCA Standards 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12.)
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a CSU transferable and stand-alone course. It counts towards family child care curriculum units required to obtain a California Child Development Permit. The purpose of this course is to provide students to learn the qualities of creating a home base child care program following state licensing requirements, appropriate learning environments, and emergent curriculum that is specialized for young children.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
3.0
Maximum Credit Units
3.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours3.06.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
36.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
72.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
72.0

Prerequisite(s)

C D D010G or PSYC D010G (may be taken concurrently) and C D D050. (may be taken concurrently)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and power point,videos/DVD

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Role playing different scenarios

Student dialogue and discussion

Guest speakers and panels

Reading children's literature

Demonstration of a variety of activities

Assignments

  1. Reading from text, syllabus and assigned supplemental articles.
  2. Completion of three written anecdotal observations detailing developmental skills of children of different ages.
  3. Written observation using the Family Childcare Environmental Rating Scale on a family childcare program, including indoor and outdoor environments.
  4. Written journal reflections on selected articles.
  5. Plan and present a class demonstration of an appropriate curriculum activity and a nutritious snack.
  6. Portfolio compiling and organizing all activities and resources presented in class.
  7. Project: Parent welcome packet, environmental design, marketing packet, website, record keeping and budget, business portfolio.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Active participation in leading small group class discussions on readings from text, and syllabus.
  2. Thorough, detailed, objective observation narratives with analysis of developmental abilities of children of different ages.
  3. Accurate, detailed completion of FCERS including analysis of program strengths and areas for growth with action plan for program improvements.
  4. Reflections on articles will be evaluated for critical thinking and students ability to relate personal experience to theory.
  5. Class presentations and snacks will be evaluated for age appropriateness, appealing, inviting presentation and well written descriptions of activity.
  6. Portfolio will be evaluated on organization for easy use; complete inclusion of all in class activities; and creative presentation.
  7. Final Project will be evaluated on thoroughness of research; complete and detailed narrative description and actual presentation of completed project.
  8. Written midterm exam: essay questions that will assess and evaluate the student's application of knowledge of the setting up and procedural requirements of a home-based childcare with specific attention to CA state requirements.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Harms, Thelma, and Richard Clifford. " Family Childcare Environmental Rating Scale." New York: Teachers College Press, 2019. Revised.
*Copeland, Tom. "Family Childcare Contracts and Policies." St. Paul, MN: Red Leaf Press, 2018. 4th Edition.
*Copeland, Tom. "Family Childcare Record Keeping Guide." 9th Ed. St. Paul, MN: Red Leaf Press, 2019.
*Copeland, Tom. "Family Childcare Marketing Guide." St. Paul, MN: Red Leaf Press, 2012.

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Gonzalez-Mena, J. "Strategies for Communicating and Working with Diverse Families." Uppper Saddle river, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc., 2010.
Copple, C. and Bredekamp, S. "Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs." Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2009.
Trister Dodge, D., Rudick, S., Colker, L. "Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care." Washington, D.C. Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood , 2009.
Allen, Eileen and Marotz, Lynn. "Developmental Profiles: Pre-birth to Eight." 3rd Edition. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishing Company, 2007.
Masterson, Marie & Gidet Lisa "The Essentials: Providing High-Quality Family Child Care", NAEYC 2018.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Analyze the components necessary for starting your own family childcare business.
  • Develop fiscal management systems.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Child Development theory and practices.
  • Examine developmentally appropriate practices as they apply to family childcare programs.
  • Recognize the value of partnerships with parents.
  • Develop awareness of culturally sensitive and responsive practices and techniques in working with diverse children and families
  • Cultivate professional and ethical attitude and practices.

CSLOs

  • Evaluate the variety of procedures on setting and preparing for a home base child care program.

  • Examine the multiple ways to create and design an early childhood program including problem solving, critical thinking and social interactive skills.

Outline

  1. Analyze the components necessary for starting your own family childcare business.
    1. Understand the history of family childcare.
    2. Review licensing standards and requirements.
      1. Identify health and safety standards and practices.
      2. Distinguish the elements of food planning and nutrition guidelines.
    3. Construct policies and procedures for operating a family childcare business such as a parent handbook, contracts, fiscal reports and record keeping.
    4. Design a marketing strategy to include website, brochure, advertising flyer and business card.
  2. Develop fiscal management systems.
    1. Create a program budget.
    2. Design financial contracts.
    3. Formulate accounting procedures.
    4. Review federal tax requirements for small businesses.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of Child Development theory and practices.
    1. Distinguish the developmental needs of different ages of children.
    2. Identify developmentally appropriate practices in the field of early childhood.
    3. Examine and develop techniques and strategies for managing mixed age groups of children.
  4. Examine developmentally appropriate practices as they apply to family childcare programs.
    1. Set up and organize routines and schedules for daily program.
    2. Plan and present curriculum activities in class.(creative arts, language, math, science, music and movement)
    3. Analyze indoor and outdoor environments for young children.
      1. Use Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale to assess environments.
      2. Compile program materials,equipment and other resources.
  5. Recognize the value of partnerships with parents.
    1. Differentiate a variety of methods for building relationships with parents.
      1. Practice parent interviews and conferences.
      2. Compare and contrast communication techniques and styles.
      3. Recognize culturally sensitive strategies for effective parent relationships.
    2. Compile parent resources.
  6. Develop awareness of culturally sensitive and responsive practices and techniques in working with diverse children and families
    1. Evaluate the influence of culture on children, families and childcare providers.
    2. Participate in class in role plays on the challenges of children with special needs.
    3. Investigate anti-bias and multicultural practices in working with diverse populations.
  7. Cultivate professional and ethical attitude and practices.
    1. Recognize accreditation as a standard bearer of quality.
    2. Analyze ethical standards through scenarios.
    3. Design a professional portfolio.
    4. Identify professional organizations and resources.
      1. National Association for the Education of Young Children.
      2. National Association of Family Childcare.
      3. Resource Area for Teaching.
      4. Local agencies - Provider Connection, Choices for Children, Four C's of Santa Clara County.
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