Child Development

Nanny, Child, and Family Studies

We, in the Child Development and Education department are proud to offer three new courses specific to the needs of nannies and families.

Paired with existing Child Development courses, we look to raise the quality of care provided by nannies in private homes. We believe this education will allow professional nannies to advocate for themselves by achieving formal education that hasn’t been previously offered.

Our curriculum was created in collaboration with The Institute for Families and Nannies (TIFFAN).

Nanny Courses

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CHLD 80A: Communication & Self-Reflection Practices for Nannies-2 units -offered every Fall

CHLD 80B: Curriculum In The Home- 2 units -offered every Winter

CHLD 80C: Safety & Nutrition of Young Children in the Home-1 unit -offered every Spring

Each have an asynchronous online component as well as Zoom lectures occuring on some Friday evenings and Saturday mornings across the quarter.

Apply to the college if you haven't yet.

Apply for financial aid to see if you qualify.

Register on MyPortal during your registration period. Once you've received your CWID, you will receive an email with instructions.

Certificate of Achievement in Nanny, Child, and Family Studies

Pair the 80 series with other courses and earn a certificate with us that will appear on your transcripts.

Course List
Code	Title	Units
CHLD 1	CHILD GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: PRENATAL THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD	4
CHLD 8	CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY	4
CHLD 50D	INFANT & TODDLER DEVELOPMENT & CARE	5
CHLD 80A	COMMUNICATION & SELF-REFLECTION PRACTICES FOR NANNIES	2
CHLD 80B	CURRICULUM IN THE HOME	2
CHLD 80C	SAFETY & NUTRITION OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE HOME	1
CHLD 88B	POSITIVE BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT	2
Total Units		20

Meet with a counselor to apply.

This certificate meets the education requirements for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. There are no English or mathematics proficiency requirements for this certificate.

Earners of the above certificate would be eligible to assist in a preschool setting as well as work in a private home.

Need a plan? Here is a one year Program Map!