Child Development Certificate of Proficiency

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2027

Program Description

An instructional program that prepares individuals to be primary providers of home-, family-, residential- or institutionally-based child care services. Includes instruction in planning, organizing and conducting meaningful play and learning activities child monitoring and supervision record-keeping and referral procedures.

Established in 1992

CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Lewis and Clark Community College

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Program Contact Info

5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 648.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,960.00
Books$1,550.00
Fees$900.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$35.00
Total Cost$6,445.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Placement Test
  • Reading - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Child Development Certificate of Proficiency

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2027

Program Description

An instructional program that prepares individuals to be primary providers of home-, family-, residential- or institutionally-based child care services. Includes instruction in planning, organizing and conducting meaningful play and learning activities child monitoring and supervision record-keeping and referral procedures.

Established in 1992

CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.

Provider Information

Lewis and Clark Community College

View WIOA-approved programs

Program Contact Info

5500 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 468-5500

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

32 Weeks ( 648.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,960.00
Books$1,550.00
Fees$900.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$35.00
Total Cost$6,445.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Must fill out Admissions Information Form. Must provide proof of HS Diploma/High School Equivalency (HSE). Must complete the College Placement Test, if required.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - Placement Test
  • Reading - Placement Test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction