Workforce Certificate

Early Childhood Education (CDA) (5795)

This is a selective admissions program. This program prepares students for entry-level employment as child care workers in private, public and family day care centers. The listed child care worker course comprises the first 30 hours of the 600 hour Early Childhood Education Workforce Credit Certificate. Contact the program director for additional information.

Certification and Licensing
Students completing the Early Childhood Education program will qualify for the Child Development Associate.

Application
Students entering this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training after completion of 180 hours of training. Placement in basic skills instruction will be determined by their scores on the state mandated Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Prospective students should be advised by a counselor prior to enrollment.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $1,150 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact program manager for additional costs (textbooks, fees, materials).

Curriculum

Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
HEV 0115	Child Care Worker	30	1.0
**HEV 0132	Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children	10	0.5
HEV 0101	Child Care Teacher Aide	110	3.5
HEV 0156	Preschool Teacher	300	10.0
HEV 0116	Child Care Development Specialist	150	5.0
	Total Contact Hours	600	20.0

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.
**Students may select one of the following courses instead of HEV 0132:

HEV 0127 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children with Special Needs
HEV 0174 Infant/Toddler Care Training
HEV 0196 Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Elementary Age Children