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The Child Care Basics Certificate introduces students to foundational information for working in a group childcare setting. It provides a great starting point for a career in early childhood education. It leads to the Nicolet College Child Care Services Embedded Technical Diploma and the Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.

Students in the Child Care Basics certificate will be introduced to the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work in a group childcare setting. This certificate includes the Health, Safety, and Nutrition course, which provides students with a basic understanding of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families licensing requirements and includes needed state-mandated training. Additionally, it contains the Curriculum Development course, which provides students with an overview of the hows and whys of teaching in a childcare classroom setting.

This 6-credit certificate is designed to acknowledge the basic educational requirements for a childcare teacher assistant. Students completing this certificate will be recognized as Wisconsin Registry Career Level 7. This certificate is an excellent choice for childcare programs that support staff’s professional development and improve Youngstar ratings.