Turn your love for children into an exciting career with the In-Home Day Care Certificate Program. The demand for quality child care providers is expected to increase 12 percent by 2012. As more parents search for reliable quality child care, the need will continue to grow. According to North Carolina’s requirements for an in-home day care, the number of children allowed is three to five; the maximum number of children per one provider is eight, with no more than five preschool-age or younger.

This program is designed for students to start and operate their own in-home child day care, organize educational activities, use computers to help children learn and play, and set up and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized environment!

This program is not for students who are interested in working, owning, or operating a day care center outside of their home.  

Students must successfully complete the three courses to receive this certificate of completion.

This course is designed for those interested in opening and operating an in-home child day care. 36 hours.

This course is designed to cover the basics of child care, covering the following topics: licensing law, developing psychology (birth to five years), room arrangements and environment, discipline, management and teaching techniques, language arts, reading, storytelling, music, and creative activities. 40 hours.

Rules, regulations, and laws of North Carolina and the federal government are covered. Program planning, nutrition, financial planning, and attracting and keeping clients are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the planning process for successful administration. 66 hours.