Child Care Assistant (0 to 5 years) (CCAS - Code C010)
The purpose of the Child Care Assistant Certificate (0-5 years) is to train professionals committed to children, so that they offer enriching services and experiences that contribute to enhancing the strengths for children (0-5 years) to achieve a quality of full life. This technical certificate program trains the student with the skills for the care and education of children between 0-5 years old. The student will integrate basic knowledge about development and early intervention to collaborate with teachers, relatives or primary caregiver of children. It considers the design of educational experiences, with strategies and techniques to stimulate the child's development to maximize their comprehensive development from an early age.
The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
- Students admitted in or before August 2021 - 25 credits / 960 hours
- New Students admitted in or after January 2022 - 30 credits / 900 hours
Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Child Care Assistant
First Term
| CCHC 110 | Childhood Development | 2 |
| CCAS 110 | Health, Nutrition and First Aid | 3 |
| CCAS 120 | Language Stimulation | 2 |
| CCAS 130 | Developmental Disabilities and Early Intervention | 3 |
| CCAS 140 | Assessment and Provision of Services to Children with Special Needs and their Family | 3 |
| CMEM 160 | Basic Foundations of Sign Language | 1 |
Second Term
| CCAS 210 | Recreational Games and Activities | 3 |
| CCAS 220 | Behavior Management and Modification | 3 |
| CCAS 230 | Explore Creativity and Art | 2 |
| CCAS 291 | Internship in Child Care Assistant (0-5 years) | 5 |
| CCHC 310 | Administration of Child Care Centers | 2 |
For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.