Blackstone’s Online Child Care Provider Program

Blackstone Career Institute’s Child Care Provider Program covers the fundamentals of early childhood education, the child care profession, and developmentally appropriate practices for dealing with children from birth through school age. This online program also provides instruction on office technology, English usage and written communication, time and stress management, management theory, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal communications. This online program prepares the student for entry-level employment as a child day care worker and provides guidance for starting a home-based day care.

Job Outlook

The demand for child care providers is on the rise as more parents enter the workforce along with the widely recognized importance for early childhood education.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the demand for child care workers will continue to grow; employment in this field is expected to rise by 2% by 2029 – that is more than 160,200 additional child care positions. Job seekers who are qualified through education and training should have little trouble finding employment.

Many factors are considered when calculating salary for child care careers such as location, type of facility, ages of the children, job title, education level and years of experience. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the top ten percent of child care providers earn more than $18.13 per hour.

Employment, job placement, and/or salary/salary ranges are not guaranteed to graduates upon program completion.

Student Testimonial

“Being a Blackstone Career Institute student, I have been able to have a job while studying, and still be able to spend time with my husband. I love that BCl’s classes are at your own pace, I really did complete it at my own pace! Shortly after I started my Child Care Provider certificate, I moved across the country and obtained a job, but because of the leniency of the courses and no deadlines, I was able to finish without anything being late! I love how thorough the course was. I love that I learned everything in the books, I often think, in a traditional classes that we don’t go over all of the material in the books. That was not the case in BCI! I am so proud of myself for being able to accomplish this and get my Certificate! I love Blackstone Career Institute!” – Megan, Child Care Provider

child care book 1

Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132

Open The Book

Home Based Day Care Business

Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

No out of pocket costs. With Blackstone, all materials are included. See details below:

child care book 1

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132.

Home Based Day Care Business

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

Additional Blackstone Child Care Provider Study Units

In addition to the study guides that accompany your textbooks, you will receive online access to eight more exclusive Blackstone study units that will introduce you to important topics that will make your child care program training complete and help prepare you for work in the field.

Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor

Whether you are a novice typist or just need to brush up on your skills and increase your speed, Blackstone’s Online Typing Tutor will help you succeed. Typing exercises are geared to the allied health student. Work at your own pace and take the online typing test when you are ready to assess your skill level.

Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center

Along with your traditional course items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, take exams at your convenience, receive instantaneous Grade Reports, and up-to-the-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.

Why Choose
Blackstone for Our Online Child Care Certification Course?

  • Nationally & Regionally Accredited
  • All Materials Included
  • Self Paced Program – No Deadlines
  • Affordable – Graduate Without Student Debt
  • Reliable Instructor & Customer Support
  • A Proven Track Record of Student Success

Enroll for just $59 and save up to $228 on our Child Care Provider program

At Blackstone we offer accredited, affordable and convenient online career training programs. With our low monthly payment options, 0% interest, all inclusive tuition and no hidden fees, you can graduate without student debt. Take advantage of our affordable payment options to earn your Child Care Provider diploma. Enroll today!

Save On Your Tuition

enroll

Start your future today

Graduate without student debt in a year or less

Curriculum for Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program

Our accredited, online Child Care Provider Career Training Program is comprised of a comprehensive curriculum that covers a broad range of practical career skills. Each lesson includes challenging practice exercises to help reinforce new concepts. Learn how to become a successful Child Care Provider through Blackstone Career Institute’s renowned online programs.

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Program Goals and Objectives

The Child Care program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Child Care Provider.

  • Describe the development milestones of infants and children.
  • Create a safe and healthful environment for infants and children.
  • Create a variety of learning experiences for children using all of the senses.
  • Work with parents and other community resources to plan engaging curriculum.
  • Plan for the start-up and maintenance of a home-based day-care business.

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Unit 1 - Blackstone’s Skills for Success

  • Chapter 1: Discover How You Learn
  • Chapter 2: Find a Place to Study
  • Chapter 3: Learn How to Study

Unit 2 - English Usage and Written Communication

  • Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
  • Chapter 2: Parts of a Sentence
  • Chapter 3: Pronouns, Verbs, and Agreement
  • Chapter 4: Sentence Types and Punctuation
  • Chapter 5: Written Communications

Unit 3 - Introduction to Computers, the Internet and Electronic Communication

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers
  • Chapter 2: The Internet, Websites and Media
  • Chapter 3: Electronic Communication

Unit 4 - Time & Stress Management

  • Chapter 1: LifeTime Patterns (Values)
  • Chapter 2: The Power of LifeTime Habits
  • Chapter 3: Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes
  • Chapter 4: Choosing Your Priorities
  • Chapter 5: Planning and Scheduling Activities
  • Chapter 6: Interruptions, the #1 TimeThief
  • Chapter 7: TimeLogs
  • Chapter 8: TimeTips
  • Chapter 9: Self-Esteem and Time Management
  • Chapter 10: Stress Management

Unit 5 - Critical Thinking Skills

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking and the PANIC Method
  • Chapter 2: Inference and Judgment
  • Chapter 3: Metacognition
  • Chapter 4: Forming Strong Conclusions through Predicting
  • Chapter 5: Rhetorical Strategies
  • Chapter 6: Critical Theories
  • Chapter 7: Deductive Reasoning
  • Chapter 8: Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking

Unit 6 - Child Day Care 1

  • Chapter 1: You: Working with Young Children
  • Chapter 2: Types of Early Childhood Programs
  • Chapter 3: Observing Children: A Tool for Assessment
  • Chapter 4: Child Development Principles and Theories
  • Chapter 5: Understanding Children from Birth to Age Two
  • Chapter 6: Understanding Two- and Three-Year-Olds
  • Chapter 7: Understanding Four- and Five-Year-Olds
  • Chapter 8: Middle Childhood

Unit 7 - Child Day Care 2

  • Chapter 9: Preparing the Environment
  • Chapter 10: Selecting Toys, Equipment, and Educational Materials
  • Chapter 11: Promoting Children’s Safety
  • Chapter 12: Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks
  • Chapter 13: Guiding Children’s Health

Unit 8 - Child Day Care 3

  • Chapter 14: Developing Guidance Skills
  • Chapter 15: Guidance Challenges
  • Chapter 16: Establishing Classroom Limits
  • Chapter 17: Handling Daily Routines

Unit 9 - Child Day Care 4

  • Chapter 18: The Curriculum
  • Chapter 19: Guiding Art, Blockbuilding, and Sensory Experiences
  • Chapter 20: Guiding Storytelling Experiences
  • Chapter 21: Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences
  • Chapter 22: Guiding Manuscript Writing Experiences

Unit 10 - Child Day Care 5

  • Chapter 23: Guiding Math Experiences
  • Chapter 24: Guiding Science Experiences
  • Chapter 25: Guiding Social Studies Experiences
  • Chapter 26: Guiding Food and Nutrition Experiences
  • Chapter 27: Guiding Music and Movement Experiences
  • Chapter 28: Guiding Field Trip Experiences

Unit 11 - Child Day Care 6

  • Chapter 29: Programs for Infants and
  • Chapter 30: Programs for School-Age Children
  • Chapter 31: Guiding Children with Special Needs
  • Chapter 32: Involving Parents and Families
  • Chapter 33: A Career for You in Early Childhood Education

Unit 12 - Starting a Home-Based Day-Care Business 1

  • Chapter 1: Family Child Care—Is It for Me?
  • Chapter 2: Starting Out
  • Chapter 3: Policies and Procedures

Unit 13 - Starting a Home-Based Day-Care Business 2

  • Chapter 4: Your Daily Schedule
  • Chapter 5: Fun Activities for Children
  • Chapter 6: Positive Guidance Tools

Unit 14 - Starting a Home-Based Day-Care Business 3

  • Chapter 7: Back to Business
  • Chapter 8: Solving Common Problems
  • Chapter 9: Planning for the Future

Unit 15 - Management Practices & Principles

  • Chapter 1: The Supervisor: Manager and Leader
  • Chapter 2: Effective Communication
  • Chapter 3: Creating a Positive Work Climate
  • Chapter 4: Building Teams and Managing Conflict
  • Chapter 5: Delegation
  • Chapter 6: Developing Job Expectations
  • Chapter 7: Recruiting Employees
  • Chapter 8: Selecting Employees
  • Chapter 9: Orienting and Training Employees
  • Chapter 10: Performance Evaluation
  • Chapter 11: Disciplining Employees

Unit 17 - How to Find a Job in Child Day Care

  • Chapter 1: Job Search Correspondence
  • Chapter 2: The Job Search
  • Chapter 3: Job Interviews

Unit 16 - Interpersonal Communications

  • Chapter 1: Aspects of a Positive Workplace Environment
  • Chapter 2: Communication
  • Chapter 3: Diversity in the Workplace
  • Chapter 4: Team Building

Meet Your Child Care Provider Instructor

Michael Hoffman, Child Care Adjunct Faculty

My name is Michael Hoffman and I have been working in the profession of Early Childhood Education for over 27 years. I am a graduate from East Stroudsburg University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration.  Before attending ESU I was awarded an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northampton Community College.  I have also earned the Pennsylvania’s Directors Credential and School Age Professional Diplomas from Northampton Community College. Over my 27 years in the profession, I have held various classroom positions as well as having directed multiple high quality early learning programs.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering as a youth baseball and football coach. I believe every child is exceptional in terms of life experience, developmental readiness and cultural background. The partnership between family and the learning program is necessary to the development of young children

We are here to help you

Upon enrollment in Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program, students will receive their instructor’s information. For additional support, Our student service center is available Mon – Fri to assist students. Simply call 800.826.9228 or email info@blackstone.edu.

Michael Hoffman. Child Care Provider Adjunct Faculty
child care book 1

Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132

Open The Book

Home Based Day Care Business

Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

No out of pocket costs. With Blackstone, all materials are included. See details below:

child care book 1

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132.

Home Based Day Care Business

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

Additional Blackstone Study Units

In addition to the study guides that accompany your textbooks, you will receive online access to eight more exclusive Blackstone study units that will introduce you to important topics that will make your child care program training complete and help prepare you for work in the field.

Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor

Whether you are a novice typist or just need to brush up on your skills and increase your speed, Blackstone’s Online Typing Tutor will help you succeed. Typing exercises are geared to the allied health student. Work at your own pace and take the online typing test when you are ready to assess your skill level.

Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center

Along with your traditional course items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, take exams at your convenience, receive instantaneous Grade Reports, and up-to-the-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.

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Child Care Provider Resources

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State Licensure

It is important to check with the state licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state you plan to work in

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Child Care Provider Tuition Rates

Blackstone Career Institute makes it easy for you to receive a quality online education at an affordable rate. Everything you need to complete your Child Care Provider training is included in your tuition. Choose the payment plan that works best for you and learn how to become a Child Care Provider with Blackstone Career Institute today!

Enroll for only $59 down today!

Full Pay

$1,214

Save $228

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Pay full tuition now. Best value. No monthly payments.

16 Month Autopay

$1,298

Save $144

$79/month

Automatic monthly credit card payments. Low Initial payment.

24 Month Autopay

$1,442

Lowest Monthly Payments

$59/month

Automatic monthly credit card payments. Low Initial payment.

Full Payment Plan total costs includes $1,064 Tuition and $150 Registration Fee.

16 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $59.00 with 15 monthly payments of $79 and a final payment of $54. Total cost includes $1,064 Tuition, $150 Registration Fee, and $84 Finance Fee.

24 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $59.00 with 23 monthly payments of $59 and a final payment of $26.Total cost includes $1,064 Tuition, $150 Registration Fee, and $228 Finance Fee.

Start your future today

Graduate without student debt in a year or less

FAQ’s for Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program

A helpful resource for students to learn more about our fantastic reputation among online Child Care Provider training programs. Enhance your child care provider career at Blackstone Career Institute.

Is your school accredited?

Yes. Blackstone Career Institute is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), and regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. Accreditation assures the public that our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures and polices meet the accrediting agencies’ exceptionally high standards. To better understand the value of accreditation, read this document published by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

How much is tuition?

Please click here to view tuition for our Child Care Provider Program.

Do you offer financial assistance?

Blackstone offers 3 affordable, interest-free payment plan options but is not a Title 1V school that accepts FAFSA or Pell Grants. Students may also apply for tuition reimbursement from their employer, or check with their State and Local Assistance. Learn more here

Can I use my Military Benefits?

Yes! BCI takes the confusion out of understanding military education benefits. Blackstone is proud to be named on a National list of Military Friendly Schools. With our career programs being approved by both the Department of Veterans Affairs, and The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA), Blackstone ensures you receive the benefits for which you are eligible. Learn more here

What are BCI’s Admission Requirements?

Enrolling at Blackstone is easy, with our open enrollment you can enroll anytime. To qualify, a high school diploma or an equivalent along with access to a Microsoft Windows compatible PC or MAC with Internet access is needed. All applicants must complete our Enrollment Agreement along with the required down payment for processing. Applications will be processed only if they are accompanied with the required payment. If you have any questions, please contact our friendly Student Services staff toll-free at 800-826-9228.

How do I enroll?

Students can enroll anytime from our website by clicking here or calling our student service center Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST at 800.826.9228. Blackstone has open-enrollment, so students can enroll in our online programs anytime, 24/7/365.

Are there physical textbooks included in the program?

As an online school, our courses use e-books for convenience of studying on the go and to allow us to keep tuition costs down. We do provide the ISBN information for each e-book under the materials tab. Students who wish to purchase a physical copy of the e-book can simply use the ISBN number provided on our website to purchase the book through a third party like amazon or chegg.com.

How do course materials release online?

Students who pay in full for their program will have access to all of their materials once enrolled. Students who enroll under a monthly payment plan will have access to a new unit every month upon making their monthly payment.

What is the average completion time for students in the Child Care Provider program?

One of the major advantages in taking Blackstone’s Child Care Provider program is that students can work at their own pace. Many students complete the online program in 8 -12 months. Students have up to 18 months from their enrollment date to complete and graduate from their program.

Who is the instructor for the course?

The instructor for our Child Care Provider program is Michael Hoffman. To learn more about Michael, please click here. Students with any curriculum questions can send their inquiries to instructor@blackstone.edu .

Who do I contact if I need help?

For curriculum questions, contact our Education Department by sending an e-mail to instructor@blackstone.edu, for additional questions regarding our online programs, email student services at info@blackstone.edu.

Will credits transfer to a college or university after I graduate?

Blackstone’s online programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level careers. While some schools may accept credits from Blackstone, it is at the discretion of the receiving school. Simply check with the school’s admissions office.

Do you provide job placement?

As a true distance education school, we are unable to provide job placement. We do feel confident that our online programs provide the education needed to qualify for entry-level employment. Our Career Center offers students and graduates resources to search for successful employment.

Where can I expect to find a job as a Child Care Provider?

Those working in child care careers can utilize their skills in three main settings—as private household workers, like nannies or au pairs, who provide care in a child’s home; family child care providers, who provide care in their own homes; and child care workers who are employed at child care centers, including preschools and Head Start programs. Some child care providers choose to be self-employed, starting their own in-home day care business. Enhance your career as a child care provider today through Blackstone Career Institute’s online program.

Still have questions?

Speak with a student advisor today! We are available Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 4:30 EST.

Overview

Blackstone’s Online Child Care Provider Program

Blackstone Career Institute’s Child Care Provider Program covers the fundamentals of early childhood education, the child care profession, and developmentally appropriate practices for dealing with children from birth through school age. This online program also provides instruction on office technology, English usage and written communication, time and stress management, management theory, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal communications. This online program prepares the student for entry-level employment as a child day care worker and provides guidance for starting a home-based day care.

Job Outlook

The demand for child care providers is on the rise as more parents enter the workforce along with the widely recognized importance for early childhood education.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the demand for child care workers will continue to grow; employment in this field is expected to rise by 2% by 2029 – that is more than 160,200 additional child care positions. Job seekers who are qualified through education and training should have little trouble finding employment.

Many factors are considered when calculating salary for child care careers such as location, type of facility, ages of the children, job title, education level and years of experience. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the top ten percent of child care providers earn more than $18.13 per hour.

Employment, job placement, and/or salary/salary ranges are not guaranteed to graduates upon program completion.

Student Testimonial

“Being a Blackstone Career Institute student, I have been able to have a job while studying, and still be able to spend time with my husband. I love that BCl’s classes are at your own pace, I really did complete it at my own pace! Shortly after I started my Child Care Provider certificate, I moved across the country and obtained a job, but because of the leniency of the courses and no deadlines, I was able to finish without anything being late! I love how thorough the course was. I love that I learned everything in the books, I often think, in a traditional classes that we don’t go over all of the material in the books. That was not the case in BCI! I am so proud of myself for being able to accomplish this and get my Certificate! I love Blackstone Career Institute!” – Megan, Child Care Provider

child care book 1

Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132

Open The Book

Home Based Day Care Business

Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

No out of pocket costs. With Blackstone, all materials are included. See details below:

child care book 1

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132.

Home Based Day Care Business

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

Additional Blackstone Child Care Provider Study Units

In addition to the study guides that accompany your textbooks, you will receive online access to eight more exclusive Blackstone study units that will introduce you to important topics that will make your child care program training complete and help prepare you for work in the field.

Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor

Whether you are a novice typist or just need to brush up on your skills and increase your speed, Blackstone’s Online Typing Tutor will help you succeed. Typing exercises are geared to the allied health student. Work at your own pace and take the online typing test when you are ready to assess your skill level.

Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center

Along with your traditional course items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, take exams at your convenience, receive instantaneous Grade Reports, and up-to-the-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.

Why Choose
Blackstone for Our Online Child Care Certification Course?

  • Nationally & Regionally Accredited
  • All Materials Included
  • Self Paced Program – No Deadlines
  • Affordable – Graduate Without Student Debt
  • Reliable Instructor & Customer Support
  • A Proven Track Record of Student Success

Enroll for just $59 and save up to $228 on our Child Care Provider program

At Blackstone we offer accredited, affordable and convenient online career training programs. With our low monthly payment options, 0% interest, all inclusive tuition and no hidden fees, you can graduate without student debt. Take advantage of our affordable payment options to earn your Child Care Provider diploma. Enroll today!

Save On Your Tuition

enroll

Start your future today

Graduate without student debt in a year or less

Program Details

Curriculum for Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program

Our accredited, online Child Care Provider Career Training Program is comprised of a comprehensive curriculum that covers a broad range of practical career skills. Each lesson includes challenging practice exercises to help reinforce new concepts. Learn how to become a successful Child Care Provider through Blackstone Career Institute’s renowned online programs.

child care goal

Program Goals and Objectives

The Child Care program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Child Care Provider.

  • Describe the development milestones of infants and children.
  • Create a safe and healthful environment for infants and children.
  • Create a variety of learning experiences for children using all of the senses.
  • Work with parents and other community resources to plan engaging curriculum.
  • Plan for the start-up and maintenance of a home-based day-care business.

curriculum

Expand All +

Unit 1 - Blackstone’s Skills for Success

  • Chapter 1: Discover How You Learn
  • Chapter 2: Find a Place to Study
  • Chapter 3: Learn How to Study

Unit 2 - English Usage and Written Communication

  • Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
  • Chapter 2: Parts of a Sentence
  • Chapter 3: Pronouns, Verbs, and Agreement
  • Chapter 4: Sentence Types and Punctuation
  • Chapter 5: Written Communications

Unit 3 - Introduction to Computers, the Internet and Electronic Communication

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers
  • Chapter 2: The Internet, Websites and Media
  • Chapter 3: Electronic Communication

Unit 4 - Time & Stress Management

  • Chapter 1: LifeTime Patterns (Values)
  • Chapter 2: The Power of LifeTime Habits
  • Chapter 3: Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes
  • Chapter 4: Choosing Your Priorities
  • Chapter 5: Planning and Scheduling Activities
  • Chapter 6: Interruptions, the #1 TimeThief
  • Chapter 7: TimeLogs
  • Chapter 8: TimeTips
  • Chapter 9: Self-Esteem and Time Management
  • Chapter 10: Stress Management

Unit 5 - Critical Thinking Skills

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking and the PANIC Method
  • Chapter 2: Inference and Judgment
  • Chapter 3: Metacognition
  • Chapter 4: Forming Strong Conclusions through Predicting
  • Chapter 5: Rhetorical Strategies
  • Chapter 6: Critical Theories
  • Chapter 7: Deductive Reasoning
  • Chapter 8: Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking

Unit 6 - Child Day Care 1

  • Chapter 1: You: Working with Young Children
  • Chapter 2: Types of Early Childhood Programs
  • Chapter 3: Observing Children: A Tool for Assessment
  • Chapter 4: Child Development Principles and Theories
  • Chapter 5: Understanding Children from Birth to Age Two
  • Chapter 6: Understanding Two- and Three-Year-Olds
  • Chapter 7: Understanding Four- and Five-Year-Olds
  • Chapter 8: Middle Childhood

Unit 7 - Child Day Care 2

  • Chapter 9: Preparing the Environment
  • Chapter 10: Selecting Toys, Equipment, and Educational Materials
  • Chapter 11: Promoting Children’s Safety
  • Chapter 12: Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks
  • Chapter 13: Guiding Children’s Health

Unit 8 - Child Day Care 3

  • Chapter 14: Developing Guidance Skills
  • Chapter 15: Guidance Challenges
  • Chapter 16: Establishing Classroom Limits
  • Chapter 17: Handling Daily Routines

Unit 9 - Child Day Care 4

  • Chapter 18: The Curriculum
  • Chapter 19: Guiding Art, Blockbuilding, and Sensory Experiences
  • Chapter 20: Guiding Storytelling Experiences
  • Chapter 21: Guiding Play and Puppetry Experiences
  • Chapter 22: Guiding Manuscript Writing Experiences

Unit 10 - Child Day Care 5

  • Chapter 23: Guiding Math Experiences
  • Chapter 24: Guiding Science Experiences
  • Chapter 25: Guiding Social Studies Experiences
  • Chapter 26: Guiding Food and Nutrition Experiences
  • Chapter 27: Guiding Music and Movement Experiences
  • Chapter 28: Guiding Field Trip Experiences

Unit 11 - Child Day Care 6

  • Chapter 29: Programs for Infants and
  • Chapter 30: Programs for School-Age Children
  • Chapter 31: Guiding Children with Special Needs
  • Chapter 32: Involving Parents and Families
  • Chapter 33: A Career for You in Early Childhood Education

Unit 12 - Starting a Home-Based Day-Care Business 1

  • Chapter 1: Family Child Care—Is It for Me?
  • Chapter 2: Starting Out
  • Chapter 3: Policies and Procedures

Unit 13 - Starting a Home-Based Day-Care Business 2

  • Chapter 4: Your Daily Schedule
  • Chapter 5: Fun Activities for Children
  • Chapter 6: Positive Guidance Tools

Unit 14 - Starting a Home-Based Day-Care Business 3

  • Chapter 7: Back to Business
  • Chapter 8: Solving Common Problems
  • Chapter 9: Planning for the Future

Unit 15 - Management Practices & Principles

  • Chapter 1: The Supervisor: Manager and Leader
  • Chapter 2: Effective Communication
  • Chapter 3: Creating a Positive Work Climate
  • Chapter 4: Building Teams and Managing Conflict
  • Chapter 5: Delegation
  • Chapter 6: Developing Job Expectations
  • Chapter 7: Recruiting Employees
  • Chapter 8: Selecting Employees
  • Chapter 9: Orienting and Training Employees
  • Chapter 10: Performance Evaluation
  • Chapter 11: Disciplining Employees

Unit 17 - How to Find a Job in Child Day Care

  • Chapter 1: Job Search Correspondence
  • Chapter 2: The Job Search
  • Chapter 3: Job Interviews

Unit 16 - Interpersonal Communications

  • Chapter 1: Aspects of a Positive Workplace Environment
  • Chapter 2: Communication
  • Chapter 3: Diversity in the Workplace
  • Chapter 4: Team Building

Meet Your Child Care Provider Instructor

Michael Hoffman, Child Care Adjunct Faculty

My name is Michael Hoffman and I have been working in the profession of Early Childhood Education for over 27 years. I am a graduate from East Stroudsburg University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration.  Before attending ESU I was awarded an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northampton Community College.  I have also earned the Pennsylvania’s Directors Credential and School Age Professional Diplomas from Northampton Community College. Over my 27 years in the profession, I have held various classroom positions as well as having directed multiple high quality early learning programs.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering as a youth baseball and football coach. I believe every child is exceptional in terms of life experience, developmental readiness and cultural background. The partnership between family and the learning program is necessary to the development of young children

We are here to help you

Upon enrollment in Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program, students will receive their instructor’s information. For additional support, Our student service center is available Mon – Fri to assist students. Simply call 800.826.9228 or email info@blackstone.edu.

Michael Hoffman. Child Care Provider Adjunct Faculty
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Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132

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Home Based Day Care Business

Included in Your Child Care Provider Program

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

No out of pocket costs. With Blackstone, all materials are included. See details below:

child care book 1

Working with Young Children

This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online child care program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132.

Home Based Day Care Business

How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition

Blackstone Career Institute’s child care provider program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your child care program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.

Additional Blackstone Study Units

In addition to the study guides that accompany your textbooks, you will receive online access to eight more exclusive Blackstone study units that will introduce you to important topics that will make your child care program training complete and help prepare you for work in the field.

Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor

Whether you are a novice typist or just need to brush up on your skills and increase your speed, Blackstone’s Online Typing Tutor will help you succeed. Typing exercises are geared to the allied health student. Work at your own pace and take the online typing test when you are ready to assess your skill level.

Access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center

Along with your traditional course items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, take exams at your convenience, receive instantaneous Grade Reports, and up-to-the-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.

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Child Care Provider Resources

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State Licensure

It is important to check with the state licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state you plan to work in

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Tuition

Child Care Provider Tuition Rates

Blackstone Career Institute makes it easy for you to receive a quality online education at an affordable rate. Everything you need to complete your Child Care Provider training is included in your tuition. Choose the payment plan that works best for you and learn how to become a Child Care Provider with Blackstone Career Institute today!

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$1,214

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16 Month Autopay

$1,298

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$79/month

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24 Month Autopay

$1,442

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$59/month

Automatic monthly credit card payments. Low Initial payment.

Full Payment Plan total costs includes $1,064 Tuition and $150 Registration Fee.

16 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $59.00 with 15 monthly payments of $79 and a final payment of $54. Total cost includes $1,064 Tuition, $150 Registration Fee, and $84 Finance Fee.

24 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $59.00 with 23 monthly payments of $59 and a final payment of $26.Total cost includes $1,064 Tuition, $150 Registration Fee, and $228 Finance Fee.

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FAQ’S

FAQ’s for Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program

A helpful resource for students to learn more about our fantastic reputation among online Child Care Provider training programs. Enhance your child care provider career at Blackstone Career Institute.

Is your school accredited?

Yes. Blackstone Career Institute is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), and regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools. Accreditation assures the public that our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures and polices meet the accrediting agencies’ exceptionally high standards. To better understand the value of accreditation, read this document published by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

How much is tuition?

Please click here to view tuition for our Child Care Provider Program.

Do you offer financial assistance?

Blackstone offers 3 affordable, interest-free payment plan options but is not a Title 1V school that accepts FAFSA or Pell Grants. Students may also apply for tuition reimbursement from their employer, or check with their State and Local Assistance. Learn more here

Can I use my Military Benefits?

Yes! BCI takes the confusion out of understanding military education benefits. Blackstone is proud to be named on a National list of Military Friendly Schools. With our career programs being approved by both the Department of Veterans Affairs, and The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA), Blackstone ensures you receive the benefits for which you are eligible. Learn more here

What are BCI’s Admission Requirements?

Enrolling at Blackstone is easy, with our open enrollment you can enroll anytime. To qualify, a high school diploma or an equivalent along with access to a Microsoft Windows compatible PC or MAC with Internet access is needed. All applicants must complete our Enrollment Agreement along with the required down payment for processing. Applications will be processed only if they are accompanied with the required payment. If you have any questions, please contact our friendly Student Services staff toll-free at 800-826-9228.

How do I enroll?

Students can enroll anytime from our website by clicking here or calling our student service center Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST at 800.826.9228. Blackstone has open-enrollment, so students can enroll in our online programs anytime, 24/7/365.

Are there physical textbooks included in the program?

As an online school, our courses use e-books for convenience of studying on the go and to allow us to keep tuition costs down. We do provide the ISBN information for each e-book under the materials tab. Students who wish to purchase a physical copy of the e-book can simply use the ISBN number provided on our website to purchase the book through a third party like amazon or chegg.com.

How do course materials release online?

Students who pay in full for their program will have access to all of their materials once enrolled. Students who enroll under a monthly payment plan will have access to a new unit every month upon making their monthly payment.

What is the average completion time for students in the Child Care Provider program?

One of the major advantages in taking Blackstone’s Child Care Provider program is that students can work at their own pace. Many students complete the online program in 8 -12 months. Students have up to 18 months from their enrollment date to complete and graduate from their program.

Who is the instructor for the course?

The instructor for our Child Care Provider program is Michael Hoffman. To learn more about Michael, please click here. Students with any curriculum questions can send their inquiries to instructor@blackstone.edu .

Who do I contact if I need help?

For curriculum questions, contact our Education Department by sending an e-mail to instructor@blackstone.edu, for additional questions regarding our online programs, email student services at info@blackstone.edu.

Will credits transfer to a college or university after I graduate?

Blackstone’s online programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level careers. While some schools may accept credits from Blackstone, it is at the discretion of the receiving school. Simply check with the school’s admissions office.

Do you provide job placement?

As a true distance education school, we are unable to provide job placement. We do feel confident that our online programs provide the education needed to qualify for entry-level employment. Our Career Center offers students and graduates resources to search for successful employment.

Where can I expect to find a job as a Child Care Provider?

Those working in child care careers can utilize their skills in three main settings—as private household workers, like nannies or au pairs, who provide care in a child’s home; family child care providers, who provide care in their own homes; and child care workers who are employed at child care centers, including preschools and Head Start programs. Some child care providers choose to be self-employed, starting their own in-home day care business. Enhance your career as a child care provider today through Blackstone Career Institute’s online program.

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Speak with a student advisor today! We are available Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 4:30 EST.