PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
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QUICK FACTS
Program length
3 terms
Credential
Certificate
This program information is not for the current academic year. If you are interested in a program starting before July, view the current academic year of the program.
Course Listing
| Course Code | Title | Credit |
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| Term 1 - 16 weeks | ||
| DHPP1000 | Introduction to Child Care and Child Development Learn about the importance of caregiving and the various roles and responsibilities the caregiver assumes. Study the physical, creative, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children through the early years. Use your knowledge of how children develop and learn in order to plan activities and choose play materials.
| 12 |
| DHPP1001 | Food, Nutrition, and Health Develop an understanding of Canada’s Food Guide as it relates to young children and the importance of a healthy diet to the well-being of children. Learn to plan and prepare nutritious snacks and meals and to use good hygiene habits in the day home.
| 4 |
| DHPP1002 | Safety and Emergency Planning Learn how to plan a safe environment for children. Learn about government and licensing regulations, planning for health and safety in the day home, preparing emergency plans, performing risk assessments, developing safety rules, and completing accident and incident report forms.
| 4 |
| DHPP1003 | Field Experience I Complete field experience in a child-care setting. Learn about professional behaviour in the child-care setting and how to observe and record behaviour. Demonstrate reliable and responsible work habits.
| 2 |
| DHPP1004 | Learning Through Play Gain an understanding of the value and the characteristics of children’s play and its importance to children’s development. Learn how to choose appropriate play materials and plan play experiences that create rich learning environments.
| 4 |
| Term 2 - 16 weeks | ||
| DHPP1005 | Literacy and Language Development Understand the development of literacy and language in young children. Explore the principles and milestones of language development. Learn to promote language development and to encourage the development of pre-reading and pre-writing skills.
| 4 |
| DHPP1006 | Business of a Day Home Learn about the business aspects of owning and operating a day home, including keeping child-care and financial records, the advantages of working for a day home agency, and promoting your day home.
| 8 |
| DHPP1007 | Communications for Day Home Providers Develop your skills in listening and using verbal and non-verbal communication. Learn about active listening, verbal communication, body language, and other non-verbal communication. Develop skills to communicate with and support families. Learn appropriate guidance strategies.
| 4 |
| DHPP1008 | Program Planning and Implementation Use your knowledge and skills from previous courses to organize, plan, and implement programs for a safe, secure, and caring learning environment. Learn to plan for routines and transitions and to use community resources when planning.
| 5 |
| DHPP1014 | Field Experience II Complete your field experience in a supervised childcare setting. Demonstrate professional behaviour, effective communication, and your skills and knowledge of best practices as you relate theory and learning to real-life experiences. In addition to observations, you will plan and implement play activities that encourage growth in the different areas of child development.
| 4 |
| Term 3 - 8 weeks | ||
| DHPP1011 | Computer Training Learn basic computer skills related to your work in child care. Topics in this course include introduction to the computer, using the Internet, using Microsoft Word, and using electronic correspondence.
| 5 |
| DHPP1012 | Professionalism and Ethics Study ethical behaviour in the field of child care. Learn to recognize child abuse and understand your obligations in the case of abuse. Learn about supporting children who have been exposed to family violence.
| 4 |
| DHPP1013 | Preparation for Work Prepare to open your day home business. Earn adult, child, and infant first aid certificates, as well as adult, child, and infant CPR certificates. Learn to prepare a professional portfolio, finalize your resource kit, and prepare your home.
| 4 |