Family Child Care certificate
These courses make up a part-time program for those providing care for children in a home setting. Courses can be taken individually or for credit towards the Family Child Care certificate. Ongoing registration is being accepted for the Family Child Care certificate program. For more information, contact Gwen Clarke at 1-888-504-7441, local 4290.
Intro to Family Child Care
This course gives an overview of the whole Family Child Care program, including goals and content. It will introduce students (potential and existing child care providers, parents,
and those considering a career change) to the mechanics of operating a family child care as a home-based business.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20005 FAM 01 A3A) Bev Higgins, 3 sessions, Sat, 9:30 am–4:30 pm, $125. Starts Feb 6
CHILLIWACK campus(20217 FAM 01 C3A) Barb Presseau, 3 sessions, Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, $125. Starts Mar 27
Understanding Children’s Behaviour
This course focuses on the guidance and nurturing of young children based on an understanding of their behaviour. We will develop strategies for interpersonal communication,
child management, and the fostering of positive emotional and social development of young children. We’ll explore effective ways of dealing with negative behaviour while developing strategies to encourage positive behaviour as well as preserving and encouraging children’s self-esteem.
CHILLIWACK campus(20218 FAM 03 C3A) TBA, 6 sessions, Thu, 6-9:30 pm, $125. Starts Jan 7
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
This course will familiarize you with the health, safety, and nutritional needs of young children. It will emphasize how family child care providers can offer a safe home environment that is consistent with the healthy growth and development of children.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20006 FAM 04 A3A) Gwen Clarke, 3 sessions, Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, $125. Starts Jan 9
CHILLIWACK campus
(20007 FAM 04 C3A) Les Stagg, 3 sessions, Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, $125. Starts Feb 13
Planning Children’s Experiences
This course offers family child care providers practical knowledge in planning activities in terms of materials, space requirements, and time management. The focus will be on play-based activities that promote developmentally appropriate learning so that children’s needs can be met on an individual basis.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20008 FAM 05 A3A) George Melzer, 3 sessions, Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, $125. Starts Mar 20
CHILLIWACK campus
(20026 FAM 05 C3A) George Melzer, 3 sessions, Sat, 9:30 am-4:30 pm, $125. Starts Apr 24
Administration/Working with Families
This course will emphasize the importance of seeing family child care in a professional manner — as a business and a career. The details of administrative procedures necessary to deal with licensing, tax planning, parent/caregiver contracts, record keeping, household management,
networking, and the operation of a business, including liability insurance, will be covered.
ABBOTSFORD campus
(20027 FAM 06 A3A) Bev Higgins, 6 sessions, Wed, 6-9:30 pm, $125. Starts Mar 31
CHILLIWACK campus
(40001 FAM 06 C3A) Barb Presseau, 3 sessions, Sat, 9 am-4 pm, $125. Starts May 15
Last Updated December 7, 2009
