# Family Child Care Provider (Certificate of Proficiency)

Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Child Development

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##### Program Description

The 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.

##### Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include service providers in the Family Child Care Centers.

##### Learning Outcome(s)

1.  Practice involving families in all aspects of the program, and demonstrate ability to communicate and work with families in respectful ways.
2.  Apply regulatory and legal compliance requirements of a successful Family Child Care Business.
3.  Implement a comprehensive approach to creating developmentally and culturally appropriate environments in the family child care setting.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses:** | | 12 |
| **Core Courses:** | | 9 |
| CHDEV 051 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CHDEV 53 | The Child, the Family and the Community | 3 |
| CHDEV 62 | Overview of Operations of Family Child Care | 3 |
| **Choose One:** | | 3 |
| CHDEV 54B | Introduction to Curriculum | 3 |
| CHDEV 56B | Curriculum and Environments for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |