Demonstrate an understanding of and the benefits that are associated with program accreditation and the Child Care Credential program
Discover the benefits of program accreditation and the Child Care Credential program, including access to Child Care Subsidy, Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund. Gain an understanding of the requirements and opportunities available in early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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45 hours courses
4.5 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
- Demonstrate an understanding of transitions within a child care program.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of marketing your family child care business.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of accreditation and credentialing in Maryland.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Child Care Regulations forms and required documentation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of schedules and consistency in a child care environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how the child care professional supports the development of readiness skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of how ongoing preventive health and wellness care affects child development
- Demonstrate understanding of the ADA and how it applies to family child care homes.
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities a child care administrator has to‐ staff, children, families, and community
- Demonstrates understanding of an appropriate family child care curriculum
- Identify responses to typical daily child care scenarios with solutions that are aligned with Child Care Regulations
- Demonstrate an understanding how to maintain a safe environment under the guidance of the Office of Child Care Regulations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of child care policies, licensing regulations, and legal and advocacy issues.
- Demonstrate understanding of strategies that utilize good time management practices for teachers and child care providers.
- Demonstrate an understanding of optimal room arrangements for family child care settings and their components.
- Demonstrate an understanding of staff scheduling and student enrollment aligned with Child Care Regulations
- Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for conduct disorder in the child care setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of staff scheduling and student enrollment aligned with Child Care Regulations.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
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