ELDV Family, Friend, & Neighbor Childcare
Certificate of Competency English Language Development Vocational (NC) · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Competency
The noncredit ELDV Family, Friend, & Neighbor certificate of competency will prepare the English language learner for the in-home family childcare licensing process by providing the required hours of instruction on regulatory aspects, development stages, nutrition, and safety. Upon completion, the student will have the reading, writing and speaking competencies needed to complete the application process through Community Care Licensing with the Department of Social Services. Program completion does not ensure license approval.
Students must complete all courses with an SP grade in order to earn the certificate.
The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in ELDV Family, Friend, & Neighbor Childcare will:
- Successfully use their knowledge/acquisition of the English language to apply for an in-home daycare license.
- Read, understand, and explain the regulatory conditions for an in-home daycare service.
- Read, understand, and explain text that covers the developmental needs of the infants, toddlers, and children being served.
- Successfully communicate with parents and guardians in writing or orally in order to provide a safe and enriching environment for the children being served.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| It is recommended that English language learners at the noncredit ELD Low/High Intermediate levels enroll concurrently in ECSN and ELDV courses. Students must complete all courses with an SP grade in order to earn the certificate. | ||
| Required core courses: | 112-210 | |
| Take concurrently: | 16-30 | |
| ELDV 7300 | Engl. Dev. for Family Childcare Business | 7-15 |
| ECSN 7300 | Family Childcare Business NC | 9-15 |
| Take concurrently: | 24-45 | |
| ELDV 7304 | Engl. Dev. for Ethics and Business Contracts | 9-20 |
| ECSN 7304 | Ethics & Business Contracts NC | 15-25 |
| Take concurrently: | 21-40 | |
| ELDV 7303 | Engl. Dev. for Infant and Toddler Care | 9-20 |
| ECSN 7303 | Infant and Toddler Care NC | 12-20 |
| Take concurrently: | 24-45 | |
| ELDV 7302 | Engl. Dev. for Developmental Needs of Children | 9-20 |
| ECSN 7302 | Developmental Needs of a Child NC | 15-25 |
| Take concurrently: | 27-50 | |
| ELDV 7301 | Engl. Dev. for Child Health and Safety | 9-20 |
| ECSN 7301 | Child Health and Safety NC | 18-30 |
| Total | 112-210 | |