Child Care: Early Childhood Development Professional
Lehman offers a program based upon the nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) Competency Standards for Preschool Children. Successful completion of this program is a first step toward receiving a credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Students enrolled in the program receive help in preparing for the assessment process leading to the CDA credential. *NOTE: In addition to the education requirement, which this certificate fulfills, students must meet a 480-hour field experience requirement to earn a CDA credential.
Requirements: Students must complete the eight required topics (125
hours) with a 70 percent average on exams and projects and attend
at least 80 percent of classroom instruction for each course. Participants
may start the program in any term. Classes meet twice a week
on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Prerequisites: High school diploma or
GED or permission of the program coordinator; writing proficiency.
Tuition: $1085 (125 hours). Tuition may be for full program or by
semester. Financial aid may be available to program participants. Those with 6 months or more recent experience in Early Childhood field may be eligible for NYS Educational
Incentive Scholarship Program EIP grant www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu or call 1-800-295-9616.
Topics include:
- Principles of Child Growth and Development
- Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development
- Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment
- Promoting Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development
- Establishing Productive Relationships with Families
- Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior
- Managing an Effective Program Operation
- Committment to Professionalism and Seminar on Child Abuse (NOTE: This seminar does not satisfy New York State requirement for Child Abuse Identification and Reporting. See below)
FULL PROGRAM
Child Care Program
CCP 100/$1085 (125 hours) COTC
SPRING SESSION
Child Care Program: Part II
CCP 101/$485 (56 hours) 19 sessions COTC
Wed 6:30-9:30 pm Feb 20-May 1 & Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm Feb
23-May 4
SUMMER SESSION
Child Care Program: Summer
CCP 102/$290 (33 hours) 11 sessions COTC
Sat 9:30 am-12:30 pm Jun 8-Jul 13 & Wed 6:30-9:30 pm Jun 19-Jul
17. NOTE: Students who complete the summer session, then register for the
remaining 36 hours CCP100B/$310 as part of the fall session.
SUMMER SESSION
Child Care Program: Part I
CCP 100A/$600 (69 hours) COTC
Recommended Courses:
- Infant/Toddler Care
CCP 11/$35 (1 session) COTC
Sec SP: Sat 1-4 pm May 4 - Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (Online)
CAP 10/$25 Visit www.lehman-ce.org for more information.
NO REFUNDS are applicable to this online workshop. You will be emailed login and password information within 24-48 business hours. - Needs of Students with Autism Workshop - Online
SWA 10/$25 Visit www.lehman-ce.org for more information.
NO REFUNDS are applicable to this online workshop. You will be emailed login and password information within 24-48 business hours.
- Assistant Teaching Review & Test Prep - ATAS
ATP 10/$130 (3 sessions) LEHC
Sec SP: Sat 10 am-2 pm Feb 16-Mar 2 (includes 20 minute break)
Sec SU: Sat 10 am-2 pm Jun 15-29 (includes 20 minute break) - First Aid (AHA American Heart Association Cert.)
MAS 17/$35 (1 session)
Sec SP: Mar 9 Sat 10 am-1 pm
Sec SU: Jul 13 Sat 1-4 pm - CPR: BLS Basic Life Support with AED for Health (Required for CNA, EKG/PLB, PCT Tech)
CPR 100/$100 (1 session) COTC
Sec SP1: Feb 2 Sat 10 am-4 pm
Sec SP2: Mar 16 Sat 10 am-4 pm
Sec SU1: Jun 8 Sat 10 am-4 pm
Sec SU2: Jul 13 Sat 10 am-4 pm
Family Child Care
Go from babysitting to professional child care provider! With the increased percentage of both parents working, child care has become an essential service. Family child care providers care for children in mixed age groups in their own homes. It is a regulated licensed service and can be a great opportunity for a small business. Lehman offers a comprehensive program that provides the basic training and preparation for certification required to start a Family Child Care business. Lehman also provides, at no cost, professional services for those who are interested in starting or expanding their Family Child Care business.
An Introduction to Family Child Care
CCP 111/$95 (2 sessions) COTC
An introduction to and discussion of important aspects of Family Child Care with a “walk-through” of the application process.
Sec SP: Sat 1-4 pm Mar 2-9
The Business of Family Child Care
CCP 112/$75 (2 sessions) COTC
Whether you are thinking of applying to have a Family Child Care business or if you would like to grow your current FCC business, this workshop is for you!
Sec SP: Sat 1-3:30 pm Mar 16-23
Health and Safety Certification
CCP 113 /$160 (5 sessions) COTC
This course meets the New York State certification requirement necessary to operate a Family Child Care program.
Sec SP: Sat 1-4 pm Apr 6-May 4
Last modified: Dec 18, 2012
