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  "name": "Family Child Care Provider",
  "award": "Certificate of Proficiency",
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      "markdown": "##### Program Description\n\nThe Family Child Care Provider certificate program is designed to prepare students to meet the unique demands for running a quality Family Child Care business. This specialization under the Child Development Department focuses on program, business practices and regulatory compliance. A Certificate of Proficiency will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the courses specified below. The Certificate of Proficiency is not indicated on the student's transcript.\n\n##### Career Opportunities\n\nCareer opportunities include service providers in the Family Child Care Centers.\n\n##### Learning Outcome(s)\n\n1.  Practice involving families in all aspects of the program, and demonstrate ability to communicate and work with families in respectful ways.\n2.  Apply regulatory and legal compliance requirements of a successful Family Child Care Business.\n3.  Implement a comprehensive approach to creating developmentally and culturally appropriate environments in the family child care setting."
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          "code": "CHDEV 051",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development",
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          "title": "Overview of Operations of Family Child Care",
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          "text": "Choose One:",
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          "code": "CHDEV 54B",
          "title": "Introduction to Curriculum",
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          "code": "CHDEV 56B",
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