Child Development Assistant, Certificate I

The faculty and staff of the Child Development Program and the Workforce Education Division at Laredo College would like to welcome you! As you work towards realizing the aspirations that you have set for yourself, remember that we are here to assist you. Our desire is for you to be successful in all your endeavors. As you embark on a journey that will lead to a career as a Child Care Provider, you will discover that it is a vocation that is equally challenging and gratifying. You wll learn that the Child Development Educator must adhere to high standards and ethics while providing high quality child care. It is through your education and training as a Child Development Program (CD) students that these attributes will be formed. Consequently, these principles will develop into th code by which every individual in the child care profession abides in delivering high quality child care.
The mission of the Child Development Program is being committed to transforming students' lives by providing instruction that fulfills the needs of preparing well qualified child care educator of young children for the community with a learner-centered education.
The Child Development program is designed for persons who want a challenging and rewarding career in educating and caring for young children. Through the development of practical skills, knowledge of theory, and a nurturing attitude, students learn to be quality child care providers for children. In response to community demand for qualified child care providers, the Child Development program at Laredo College addresses student competencies and standards for early childhood programs developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), State Board for Educator's Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilty Standards, and The Child Development National Credential Program.