How to Get Certified for Child Day Care

Caring for children can be a rewarding career choice as working with babies and children can be both gratifying and complex. Although child-care licensing requirements can vary from state to state, there are many nationwide online schools as well as local community colleges that offer child day-care certification programs. Research a variety of different schools before choosing the best certification program for you.

Instructions

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      Check with your state government to learn the regulations on child day-care providers. Some states may require a college certificate program. The best way of checking with your state is to visit your state website and do a search on child day-care regulations. If so, follow the rest of the steps. If your state doesn't require a college certificate program, it will typically mandate that a day-care provider have at least a high school diploma or GED and will outline other requirements.

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      Research different online schools and local community colleges that offer a child day-care certificate programs. Do an online search for schools available near you or online.

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      Decide on a program that fits your schedule and needs. An online certificate program may work best for someone who already works full-time or has a jam-packed schedule. If you have the time to attend school on a regular basis, a local community college be your best option. Most programs can be completed in one semester. Cost can vary from school to school, which is why you should do your research ahead of time. Apply to and enroll in your chosen school, You may be asked to provide your name, address, Social Security number and other relevant information.

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      Complete the child day-care certificate program. Many states require at least 12 early childhood education units. These can be composed of a variety of classes, including child psychology, child nutrition, children in the community and more.You may be required to purchase textbooks relevant to your studies.

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      After you have completed your certificate program, you will be eligible to work in a child-care facility, both in-home and at a center. You can also choose to open your own child day care in your home or at an outside facility. If you choose to run your own day-care business, there are additional requirements, including permits and licenses you must obtain.

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