SHSY 171 - School Age Child Care Director

This course is designed for school-age child care programs and site directors. It covers the unique aspects of YMCA child care for elementary-school-age children, including curriculum, space design, interpersonal relations, health and safety and program standards. This course includes sections on retaining older children (grades 4-6), working with children with special needs and developing partnerships with schools. The participant notebook includes training designs that can be used with teachers back home.

Prerequisites & Notes
Working with 5-to-9 Year Olds certification, Principles of YMCA Child Care or Y’s Way to Child Care certification.

Credits: 6

Academic Catalog

SHSY 171 - School Age Child Care Director