Day Home Provider

Program Overview

The Day Home Provider program is a 10-month integrated skills program that focuses on both academic skills and occupational skills through the content of early childhood training.

This is a hands-on program where students are immersed in activities and learning outcomes related to child care.

Program highlights include the following:

• Observation placements and supervised practicum
• Opportunity to build a personal children’s resource collection
• NorQuest College certificate
• Employment networking opportunities
• Strong emphasis on building good communication skills

Students learn about the following subjects:

• Early childhood development
• Nutritional planning
• Safety training and emergency planning
• Best practices for day home providers
• Professional code of ethics
• Running a home-based business

Career Potential

Become a self-employed day home provider or work in a child-care centre.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Intake interview with coordinator
• Minimum grade 5/6 reading level (CLB 4/5)
• Criminal record check; must include vulnerable sector check.
• Intervention Record Check (formerly Child Welfare or CWIS check)

Progression

Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.

Credential

After successfully completing this program, graduates receive a NorQuest Day Home Provider certificate, and can apply for their Child Development Assistant certification through Alberta Children and Youth Services.

Tuition and Fees

2009/2010 Tuition and Fees (pdf)

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Program Outline (2009/10)

Last updated: April 29, 2008