Academic Calendar 2023/24

Family Child Care


English language proficiency requirements

Students registering in post-secondary level courses (numbered 100 to 499) will be required to meet the English language entrance proficiency requirements. Students in ELS or the University Foundations programs can register in those courses identified in the University Foundations program with lower levels of language proficiency.


Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.

FAM 01

1.5 credits

Introduction to Family Child Care

Prerequisite(s): None.

This course provides students with an overview of the whole family child care program, including goals and content. It introduces the students (potential and existing child care providers, parents, and those considering a career change) to the mechanics of operating a home-based family child care business.

FAM 02

1.5 credits

Understanding Child Development

Prerequisite(s): None.

This course provides students with an overview of the development of the individual from conception through adolescence. Particular attention is paid to the psychological, emotional, physical, moral and intellectual development from birth to age twelve. This course will look at each of these areas from different theorists' perspectives with application to the family child care setting.

FAM 03

1.5 credits

Understanding Children's Behaviour

Prerequisite(s): None.

This course will focus on the guidance and nurturing of young children based on an understanding of their behaviour. Family child care providers will have the opportunity to achieve competency in the development of strategies for interpersonal communication, child management and the fostering of positive, emotional and social development of young children. Students will explore effective ways in dealing with negative behaviour while developing strategies to encourage positive behaviour as well as preserving and encouraging children's self-esteem.

FAM 04

1.5 credits

Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Prerequisite(s): None.

This course will familiarize participants 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.

FAM 05

1.5 credits

Planning Children's Experiences

Prerequisite(s): None.

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 to meet children's needs on an individual basis.

FAM 06

1.5 credits

Administration/Working with Families

Prerequisite(s): None.

This course will emphasize the importance of seeing family child care in a professional manner -- as a business and a career. The course will cover the administrative procedures necessary for licensing, tax planning, parent/care giver contracts, record-keeping, household management, networking and the operation of a business including liability insurance.



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