Child Care Level 1
Learn assessment strategies to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice, how health, safety and nutrition influence the motor, cognitive and emotional development of young children. The program is approved as a substitute for the 'Essentials Preservice/Orientation for Child Care Providers' that meets requirements of the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Federal Child Care Development Block Grants.
Paying for the Program
Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance
There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.
Career Pathway Certificate
Enrollment Process
Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.
- For Tuition Assistance contact 网赌网站 Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
- Tuition Assistance Program Application
- CASASAssessment
- Interview with 网赌网站 staff
- View the Program Admission Checklist.
Transfer Information
Graduates of this Career Pathway Certificate program may enter the workforce or transfer course credit into the Early Childhood Education credit certificate program or the Early Childhood diploma program. For a listing of courses and how they transfer, visit the Credit for Prior Learning page and select "Credit for Northeast Iowa Community College Non-Credit Coursework" to see the "Non Credit to Credit Course Matrix."
Program Contacts
- Email: walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu
- Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 3139
- Location: Town Clock