EARL 157 — Family Child Care Professional
Students appropriate practices, including business practices and other professional guidelines, as a foundation for developing and maintaining a professional program and identity. Students use strategies to manage an effective family child care program, including a business plan, effective recordkeeping and strategic planning. Learning for EARL 155, 156, and 157 are integrated through a final portfolio to document the student as a professional that engages in continuous, collaborative learning to inform, and advocate for best practice. Child Development Associate (CDA) portfolio and advisor are required if applying for a CDA from the Council for Professional Recognition. Prereq.- EARL 156. Also available through Online Learning.