Show Early Childhood Development J Program Increasing In ln P Pp Popularity o y 1 i j I 1 by Marc Anderson i According to Professor Dale Smith Early Childhood Development instructor the Early Childhood Development program that started last fall quarter is successful Many people on campus are not aware of this program but out the growth of enrollment from 15 students in fall quarter of 85 to around 70 including night classes this fall pro proves yes no lack of interest The ma main n emphasis of ot the cour course e is to provide students with appropriate techniques of child care Smith feels th that t this is a needed skill in comm communities where the number of women entering the work force is increasing He stated Child care is a profession not just baby sitting When bot both paren parents are working or going to school there is a need for child care A trained professional in a quality environment such as Day Care Center is much better than the girl down the street The benefits of the program are two fold The parents and their child are provided with trained professionals who care for the child in an environment that is safe and designed to enhance the learning i i. i and growth and of that child The students also benefit in receiving a quality quality education in the skills of child care t tA A for the contents of the course included are such classes as child nutrition nutrition curriculum family relations and health as well as a class on music and movement Students are also required to take a few business classes such as administrative management These classes provide students with enough business and financial background to run a day care center A graduate of this program has basically three areas of profession to go into family child care provision income child care caIe provision day care c center or becoming a nanny Ac According to Smith Smith people people who are effective are those who love children and nd treat them with respect Other characteristics are being patient and calm having strong communication skills and being dedicated the For people who are not aware of day care center it is open from 7 am a.m. a.m. 4 1 pm p.m. Monday-Friday Monday at a cost of per day Plans are also in n the works for the construction of a new day care center |