Family Child Care Credential Program

Offered in English or Spanish | The Family Child Care Credential features the following four, three-credit courses:

Introduction to Family Child Care and Curriculum

Next course starts Jan. 22, 2024

Examine the unique aspects of planning curriculum for family child care settings and integrate inclusive strategies through exploration of playbased learning and the utilization of observation and assessment techniques to promote child outcomes. This course is aligned with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and National Association for Family Child Care Quality Standards.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

Special Topics in Family Child Care

Next course starts Sept. 4, 2023

Explore special topics relevant to the family child care setting including quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, and family partnerships.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

Financial Management and Planning

Next course starts Oct. 30, 2023

Develop knowledge of the principles

Credencial de cuidado infantil familiar en Español

Esta credencial de cuatro cursos (12 créditos) está diseñada para proveedores de cuidado infantile familiar o personas que buscan convertirse en proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar. Los estudiantes examinarán los aspectos únicos del cuidado infantil familiar con un fuerte énfasis en los Estándares de Calidad de la Asociación Nacional de Cuidado Infantil Familiar.

Go.UWPlatt.edu/Family-Spanish of sound financial management and the ability to apply those principles to the financial planning and management of early childhood and family child care programs. NOTE: If you have completed the Administrator Credential, you will not have to take the Financial Management and Planning #3 course as part of your Family Child Care Credential.

Las fechas de inicio de cada curso se pueden encontrar en las páginas 6 y 7.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours

Family Child Care— Capstone Course

Next course starts Jan. 22, 2024 Integrate and apply specific concepts and skills of family child care, including mixed-age curriculum, quality standards, professional development, community resources, health and wellness practices, family partnerships, and financial management in this capstone course. This experience reflects the learner’s knowledge of family child care through the development of a major project.

3 undergrad credits/45 contact hours