Program Description
This 480 clock hour program requires the completion of 16 weeks of study. This program will familiarize students with the fundamentals of childcare as a provider. Students will learn how to care for infants, young children, and older children, usually while the children’s parents or guardians are at work or away for other reason. They learn to work individually with one child or with groups of children to create a safe, comfortable, and creative environment.
Program Objectives
This program is designed to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge to perform duties of a Childcare Provider including providing care for infants and children of various ages. Emphasis is placed on social, physical, cognitive and creative development and learning.
Occupational Objectives
Graduates of the program may qualify for entry-level position as a Childcare Provider in a private scholastic setting.
Licensure Goal/Requirements: None
Requirements for Graduation: Students must have at a minimum, an accumulative grade point average of 78% or “C” grade, along with a minimum of 70% of the total scheduled program hours attended, in order to be considered for graduation. Pass tests at end of modules and pass final exam, completion of externship is required for graduation.
Program Length/Class Hours
Course Title
Learning Development for Infants 30
Learning Development for 2 & 3 Years Old 60
Learning Development for Preschool Children 30
Emotional and Self Development 20
Social, Physical & Cognitive Development 60
Language & Creative Development 50
Learning through Observation 20
Families and Communities 20
Guidance, Health, Safety, and Nutrition 40
Program Management and Externship 150
Total Clock Hours 480
Course Description
1. Learning Development for Infants - Students will learn how to care for infants including handling feeding, bathing, and sleeping routines as well as how to provide the right stimuli for optimal progress in their development. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
2. Learning Development for 2 and 3 Year Olds - Students will learn to identify and understand the major motor, intellectual, social and emotional changes of a 2 and 3 year old child. Students will also learn how to effectively communicate with children to help ease frustration and misbehavior. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
3. Learning Development for Preschool Children – Students will learn how to create a learning environment for preschool aged children, which promotes educational learning and helps develop social skills. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
4. Emotional and Self-Development – Students will learn how provide development in physical, emotional, and social development areas of young children. Students will also learn how to assist in developing social awareness and communication skills in young children to relieve stressful situations and misbehavior. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
5. Social, Physical and Cognitive Development – Students will learn how to establish an environment to promotes social, physical and cognitive development in young children. This may include learning devices, toys and equipment that promote child development. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
6. Language and Creative Development – Students will learn how to establish a learning environment that promotes learning of language and the creativity of a young child and how it aides in their cognitive development. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
7. Learning through Observation – Students will learn how to create a learning environment that promotes positive learning by observation. Students will also learn how to use effective creativity through the use of visual aids and simple communication with young children. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
8. Families and Communities – Students will learn how to understand the needs of working families and communities, and also learn how to adapt to specific care needs such as scheduling, age specific diets, or other special care needs a family may require. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
9. Guidance, Health, Safety and Nutrition – Students will learn how to correctly provide guidance to those in their care, while also establishing a safe care environment. Students will also learn about nutrition and health needs of infants and young children. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
10. Program Management and Externship – Students will conduct a 150 hour externship at a childcare facility where they will apply their knowledge and skills learned. Upon completion of their internship, students will have satisfactorily completed their program. A passing score of 78% is required for test taken at the end of this module.
Final Examination A minimum passing score of 78%, or “C” grade, is required for the Final Comprehensive Examination taken at the end of this program, along with a minimum of 70% of the total scheduled program hours attended, in order to be considered for graduation.
Program Equipment List
PERFORMANCE FACT SHEET
CHILD CARE PROVIDER
(480 Total Clock Hours)
ON-TIME COMPLETION RATES (Graduation Rates)
Includes data for the two years prior to reporting
Calendar Year |
Number of students |
Students available |
Number of On-Time |
On-Time |
2018 |
30 |
28 |
24 |
86% |
2017 |
25 |
19 |
14 |
74% |
Calendar Year |
Number of students |
Students available |
150% Graduates |
150% |
2018 |
30 |
28 |
4 |
14% |
2017 |
25 |
19 |
0 |
0% |
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JOB PLACEMENT RATES
Includes data for the two years prior to reporting
Calendar Year |
Number of students who began program |
Number of Graduates |
Graduates available for employment |
Graduates employed in the field |
Placement Rate % Employed in |
2018 |
30 |
28 |
20 |
14 |
70% |
2017 |
25 |
14 |
12 |
10 |
83% |
Students are entitled to a list of the job classifications considered in the field of this educational program. To obtain this list, please request from your Sutech School Placement Services representative.
Includes data for the two years prior to reporting
Calendar Year |
Graduates Employed in the field 20-29 hours per week |
Graduates Employed in the field at least 30 hours per week |
Total Graduates Employed in the |
2018 |
4 |
10 |
14 |
2017 |
6 |
4 |
10 |
Single Position vs. Concurrent Aggregated Positions
Calendar Year |
Graduates Employed in the Field in a Single Position |
Graduates Employed in the field in Concurrent Aggregated Positions |
Total Graduates Employed in the |
2018 |
14 |
0 |
14 |
2017 |
10 |
0 |
10 |
SELF-EMPLOYED / FREELANCE POSITIONS
Calendar Year |
Graduates Employed who are Self-Employed or Working |
Total Graduates Employed in the |
2018 |
0 |
14 |
2017 |
0 |
10 |
INSTITUTIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Calendar Year |
Graduates Employed in the Field who are Employed by the Institution, an Employer Owned by the Institution, or |
Total Graduates employed in the field |
2018 |
0 |
14 |
2017 |
0 |
10 |
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SALARY WAGE AND INFORMATION
Includes data for the two years prior to reporting
Calendar Year |
Graduates Available for Employment |
Graduates Employed in Field |
Annual Salary and Wage Reported for Graduates Employed in the Field |
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20,001 |
25,001 |
30,001 |
35,001 |
40,001 |
45,001 |
No Salary Information Reported |
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2018 |
20 |
14 |
9 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2017 |
12 |
10 |
7 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
A list of sources used to substantiate salary disclosures is available from the school. To obtain this list, please request from your Sutech School Placement Services representative.
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COST OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Charges for the program for students completing on-time in 2018: $5,150.00 Additional charges may be incurred if the program is not completed on-time.
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FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT
Students at Sutech School of Vocational and Technical Training are not eligible for federal student loans. This institution does not meet the U.S. Department of Education criteria that would allow its students to participate in federal student aid programs.
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This fact sheet is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Regardless of any information you may have relating to completion rates, starting salaries, or license exam passage rates, this fact sheet contains information which is calculated pursuant to state law.
Any questions a student may have regarding this fact sheet that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento California, 95833, or calling 1-888-370-7589 or by fax (916)263-1897, or by visiting www.bppe.ca.gov
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STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL
In order to be eligible for a refund students attending Sutech School of Vocational and Technical Training must meet criteria that is outlined in our Refund Policy detailed below:
A student has the right to cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund to the paying entity of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. If a student is rejected for training or if a course is canceled, the paying entity will receive a refund of all monies paid within 45 days. A Student may withdraw from school at any time and the paying entity will receive a refund of any paid but unused tuition. If a Student withdraws or is suspended or expelled after the aforementioned 7 day period for cancellation, all tuition and fees (i.e., educational costs), less a registration fee not to exceed $75 shall be refunded on a pro-rata basis. Cancellation shall occur when you provide notice to the institution. Notice must be provided in writing form in person or by mail at 3455 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023; or by fax (323) 262-0459; phone or email notice will not be accepted.
If the Student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.
The college shall refund 100 percent of the amount paid for institutional charges, less the registration fee or unreturned books/materials fee not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750), if notice of cancellation is made through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh class day after enrollment, whichever is later.
The college also provides a pro-rata refund policy for the return of unearned institutional charges if the student cancels an enrollment agreement or withdraws during a period of attendance and has completed 60 percent or less of the period of attendance in their program.
The pro rata refund shall be no less than the total amount owed by the student for the portion of the educational program provided subtracted from the amount paid by the student or the paying entity, calculated as follows:
If the school has collected money from a student for transmittal on the student's behalf to a third party for a bond, library usage, or fees for a license, application, or examination and the institution has not paid the money to the third party at the time of the student's withdrawal or cancellation, the institution shall refund the money to the student within 45 days of the student's withdrawal or cancellation.
The school shall refund any credit balance on the student's account within 45 days after the date of the student's completion of, or withdrawal from, their educational program in which they were enrolled. For purposes of this section "day" means calendar day.
“YOU MAY ASSERT AGAINST THE HOLDER OF THE PROMISSORY NOTE YOU SIGNED IN ORDER TO FINANCE THE COST OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ALL OF THE CLAIMS AND DEFENSES THAT YOU COULD ASSERT AGAINST THIS INSTITUTION, UP TO THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID UNDER THE PROMISSORY NOTE”
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