Child Care Training

The child care program at San Bernardino Valley College prepares students for jobs with social service agencies, public schools, private schools, head start programs, pre-school programs, and day care centers. The program focuses on the management of child care services and planning, designing, and managing child care. Program courses include: child development and psychology, home and institutional based child care, identification of diseases and injuries, parent relations, personnel and business management principles, and related laws and policies. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer child care training.

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San Bernardino Valley College

3300 College Dr, San Bruno, CA

About
San Bernardino Valley College, located in located in San Bernardino, California, was founded in 1926 and is the fifth oldest two year institution in the state. When first established the school maintained two temporary sites located in high schools and had an initial enrollment of 140 students. The school currently maintains an annual enrollment of over 25,000 students and maintain its facilities and programs through a yearly budget of nearly sixty million dollars. The school has two campuses and nearly a 1000 part and full time faculty and a staff of nearly 500 all working to ensure that services, programs and facilities meet and exceed the needs of current and future students.

Academics
Students will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or assist in workforce development through training in a high demand field. Academic transfer is accomplished through a two year program that emulates the course of study and curriculum a student pursuing a bachelor's degree would. Upon completion the student will be able to apply to a four year institution, and if accepted enter as a junior to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public colleges and universities in California will be assisted in the transfer process by agreements in place easing requirements and guaranteeing admissions if certain criteria are met. Transfer to out of state or private institutions will have separate requirements that should be discussed with a counselor.

Career training programs are aimed at providing educational and skill development that will allow an individual to pursue a successful career upon completion. Courses are mix of traditional and practical settings, providing theory as well as practice in regards to the types of activities and skills necessary in order to be considered for employment. Programs typically take two years to complete, though some may have shorter durations, such as six, nine or twelve months. Upon completion students will receive a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and assists in the procurement of employment by bolstering employer conference.

Admissions and Financial Aid
San Bernardino Valley College is a public, two year open enrollment institution dedicated to providing opportunities for all interested residents in its service area. Individuals wishing to enroll must complete an application for admission, provide any previous transcripts and standardized test scores, as well as pay all accrued fees. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration, and are also encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation prior to their first registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided within which will be used by the school to determine the extent of one's needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for every year. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional tax and financial information as part of new regulations governing the disbursement of funds.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. San Bernardino Valley College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $37210
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $39170

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).