
Certificate: Child Care Level 1
Northeast Iowa Community College
5 Positions
ID: 63040
Posted On 03/05/2025
Job Overview
This career pathway certificate prepares students for entry-level work as caregivers in a child care center and/or transfer into the NICC Early Childhood Education diploma program. Students will learn assessment strategies to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice, and how health, safety, and nutrition influence the motor, cognitive and emotional development of young children. The class meets the requirements of the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Federal Child Care Development Block Grants. Upon successful completion of this career pathway certificate, students will also have completed Mandatory Reporter, Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen certifications.
This Career Pathway Certificate is part of the Opportunity Dubuque program supported by the Greater Dubuque Development Corp.
Location: Steeple Square
Program Start Date: 5/1/2025
Tuition Cost: $1,499
Tuition assistance is available for those who are eligible. Contact a career coach to get started today!
For class schedule or for registration information go to www.nicc.edu/solutions/101498.