The Child Care Center Operations program is designed to prepare students to assist in the responsibility for caring and guiding the development of young children, and to assume full responsibility for the educational and administrative operations of child care centers and services. Supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in the field are also provided.

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• Employability Skills
• Managing Financial Operations
• Selecting or Developing Facilities
• Selecting Staff and Staffing Patterns
• Providing Staff Development Opportunities
• Developing Total Programs for the Preschool Child
• Working with Parents, Communities, Organizations and Agencies
• Purchasing Equipment and Supplies
• Advertising and Marketing Strategies
• Licensing and Accreditation
• Staff Supervision and Training

The average length of this program is 45 hours. Actual time in class is dependent upon enrollment status, whether you enroll as a full-time or part-time student, and the length of time the student requires to achieve competencies.

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• Application.
• Interview by guidance counselor and Center Director.
• Assessment in reading, math and language.
• Physical examination and TB test.
• Meet all Florida Children and Families background screening requirements.
• Must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school.
• Fees for supplies, textbooks and uniforms (if required).

This program operates on an open-entry, open-exit basis. Students may enter the program anytime during the school-year. Entrance is dependent upon space availability. Call (305) 557-1100 and speak to a counselor.

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Child Care Assistants, Child Care Aides, Attendants in Children's Institutions, Nursery School Attendants, Nannies, Family Child Care Providers, Pre-School Teachers, Center Directors, Center Owner/Operators