Fundamentals of Family Childcare

This course provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children from a home setting. Content includes exploring the basics of Family Child Care from foundational business practices to intentionally planning to support growth and development for mixed-age groups. Learners explore rules and regulations governing Family Child Care business and programming. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the needs of all children and families in Wisconsin. This course fulfills introductory non-credit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapter 250 and Chapter 202 for Family Child Care in Wisconsin’s Administrative Code.