Child Care Basics

Technical Certificate

Program Outline
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Course #	Course Title	Credits
1030716600	ECE Curriculum Planning Description Examines the components of curriculum planning in early childhood education. Integrates strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives, examine the critical role of play, establish a developmentally appropriate environment, examine care giving routines as curriculum, develop activity plans that promote child development and learning, develop unit plans that promote child development and learning, and analyze early childhood curriculum models.	3.00
1030716700	ECE Health Safety and Nutrition Description This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting. This course includes training for Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, and Mandated Reporter certifications.	3.00

At A Glance

How You'll Learn

On Campus

Online Classes

Term Start Dates

Fall 2024: August 26

Spring 2025: January 13

Summer 2025: May 19

Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.

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Program Tuition*

$961

*Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.

Potential Indirect Costs

You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.

Transportation

$978

Food/Housing

$972

Personal Expenses

$974

What You'll Learn

Provide a healthy, safe, and nutritionally sound child care environment
Apply developmentally appropriate practices when planning learning experiences and materials for children