Learn the basic skills and knowledge needed to provide children with a nurturing, safe, healthy and stimulating environment. This course covers important topics in children's development, guiding behaviour, health and safety requirements, as well as skills in managing the business (licensing, budgeting) of providing child care in your home. Emphasis is placed on getting started, setting the environment and working with children. Prerequisite: Good understanding of both written and spoken English (class discussion and written assignments are required). This course may be used as an elective in the School-Age Child Care Certificate Program.
The BC licensing process requires family child care providers to have training. Good Beginnings is recognized by licensing officers.
Upon successful completion of the Good Beginnings course, bursaries may be available through BC Family Child Care Association (BCFCCA). Contact BCFCCA at 604 590 1497 for information.
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CRN:
11029 (FCCP 301 050)
Term Code :
201011
Date:
Wed, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2010; 1900-2130 and Sat, Apr 10 2010; 1000-1500
Location:
New Westminster Campus
Or
CRN:
11075 (FCCP 301 051)
Term Code :
201011
Date:
Thu, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2010; 1900-2130 and Sat, Apr 17 2010; 1000-1500
