State Short Certificate of Specialization – Family Childcare Management

Are you interested in owning your own family childcare program? This certificate is designed to meet WA State licensing requirements. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to create a nurturing and supportive environment for young children. Most course credits can also apply to additional certifications or an associate degree.

Course Maps

A course map is a quick guide to help students figure out which courses to take each quarter. Course maps were written by BC faculty, who have used their expertise to recommend specific courses students can take to achieve their academic or career goals. Students should meet with an advisor to learn more.

Courses & Requirements

The course catalog is a great place to find detailed information on this program.

Sample Courses

  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Family Child Care Management
  • Child Development

Program Catalog Page

Program Points of Pride

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Immediate employment with your first stackable certificate.

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Work Towards A Degree

Stackable certificates can apply to an associate of applied science degree.

Featured Faculty

  • DeeDee Orcajo, Ph.D

    • Program Chair

    Dr. Orcajo’s professional roles include infant development specialist, foster care social worker, parenting instructor, parent advocate, and community college/university faculty in the fields of early childhood education and child/family development. She specializes in working with children who have experienced trauma and developmental delay.

  • Alicia Brender

    • Faculty

    Alicia Brender has worked as a professor, early learning director, STARS trainer, integrated pre-K administrator, and early childhood education and assistance program director. She has served on the Early Childhood Education Advisory Committee at Renton Community College, the Governor’s Early Learning Advisory Council, and testified on early learning before Washington State legislators.