Candidates can now earn the national CDA credential by taking 17-18 hours of curriculum course credits in the North Carolina Community College System and completing additional CDA requirements.
The five developmental domains defined as essential to school readiness include approaches to play and learning, emotional and social development, health and physical development, language and communication, and cognitive development.
A childcare arrangement in North Carolina is called a Family Child Care Home (FCCH) if a resident of a home is caring for more than two children, but less than nine children at any one time. If the answers to the following questions are 'yes', then you will need to be licensed to operate your Family Child Care Home.
To qualify for the NCSACCC, you must have completed EDU 145 and EDU 235 or EDU 263 after March, 1999. All courses (EDU 111, EDU 112, EDU 119, EDU 113, EDU 145, EDU 235, and/or EDU 263) must be completed at a NC Community College with a grade of C or better to qualify for a credential certificate.
Recommended Staff:Child Ratios and Group Sizes: Large Family Child Care Homes AgesStaff:Child Ratio Infants: Younger than 12 months old 1 adult should care for no more than 2 infants Toddlers: 13–23 months old 1 adult should care for no more than 2 young toddlers5 more rows
They must provide age- appropriate toys and activities, as well as nutritious meals and snacks for the children in care. Licensing as a center is required when six or more children are cared for in a residence or when three or more children are in care in a building other than a residence.
In most cases, it depends on the maturity and skills of the child. In NC, the only statewide law with a specific age restriction is the NC Fire Code, which states that a child under the age of eight cannot be left alone unsupervised.
If your provider is caring for more than two children who aren't related and they provide care for more than four hours a day, they probably should be licensed.
The revised Foundations spans birth to age 5 and includes goals, developmental indicators, and strategies in five developmental domains: Approaches to Play and Learning. Emotional and Social Development. Health and Physical Development. Language Development and Communication. Cognitive Development.
Minimum Requirements The provider applying for a family child care license shall be over the age of 21. The applicant shall have a high diploma or GED. Completed a health questionnaire. Trained and have a valid certification for CPR and First Aid.