Child Care Manager

The Primary goal of the Child Care Manager program of Lake Washington Technical College is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop, implement and evaluate model programs for children enrolled in family and center based programs.

Theoretical knowledge is gained through evening classroom lectures; practical experience takes place in college lab and in family - and center-based programs where students are employed. Students develop competencies necessary to plan, implement and evaluate a quality program for children, following National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. Program prepares students to seek new employment or update professional skills and knowledge as a family care provider; program supervisor of child care center; child care manager; and lead teacher in child care, preschool and Headstart programs. No prerequisite courses required.

Child Care Manager AAS graduates will:

• Be prepared for employment as lead teachers and managers in early childhood programs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate children's programs.
• Manage staff, budget, and maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children in their care.
• Identify and apply age appropriate guidance techniques.

Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.

Degrees and Certificates	Length of Program	Admission Dates
Child Care Manager AAS	94 credits 2 years	Fall, winter, spring, summer
Child Care Manager Certificate of Proficiency	74 credits 1 year	Fall, winter, spring, summer

Brochure

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