Career Pathway Certificate: Child Care Level 1

This career pathway certificate prepares students for entry-level work as caregivers in a child care center and/or transfer into the NICC Early Childhood Education diploma program.  Students will learn assessment strategies to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice, and how health, safety, and nutrition influence the motor, cognitive and emotional development of young children.  The class meets the requirements of the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Federal Child Care Development Block Grants.   Upon successful completion of this career pathway certificate, students will also have completed Mandatory Reporter, Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen certifications.

This class is part of a unique program designed to prepare workers for high-demand jobs. Tuition and child care assistance is available for those who are eligible. Contact Adrianna Johnson at 844.642.2338, ext. 3305, johnsonad@nicc.edu  to begin your tuition assistance application today.