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Child Care Courses Near Oceanside, CA

According to California's Employment Development Department, child care workers are found in locations ranging from child care centers to preschools to private homes. Taking a child care course can be useful, if not required, to be a child care practitioner; according to the Development Department, child care center directors seek employees with knowledge of early childhood development and many employers prefer applicants to possess a certificate in Early Childhood Education.

  1. Mira Costa Community College Child Development Center Courses

    • Mira Costa Community College offers classes such as Child Growth and Development, Child Behavior and Guidance, and Programs for Infants and Toddlers. Students may receive associate degrees or certificates of achievement.

      Mira Costa Community College
      One Barnard Drive
      Oceanside, CA 92056
      760-757-2121
      miracosta.edu

    Palomar Community College Child Development Center Courses

    • Palomar College is based in San Marcos (a north San Diego County suburb about 15 minutes' drive from Oceanside) but offers classes in locations across the county. Its child development courses will prepare students for work roles in the sector such as teacher, aide or director in a child care center. Courses are also worthwhile for parents, elementary school teaching aides and social services and health care workers. Their child care center also offers eight-week courses in parenting; contact the center for more details.

      Palomar College Child Development Department
      1140 W. Mission Road, Office ST-34
      San Marcos, CA 92069-1487
      760-744-1150 ext. 2206
      palomar.edu/childrenscenter

    Rady Children's Hospital San Diego Children's Care Connection Courses

    • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego's Children's Care Connection program, also known as C3, offers parent enrichment courses specific to the needs of infants, preschoolers and toddlers. A free program, C3 is "designed to identify children birth to 5 years old at risk for mild developmental and/or behavioral problems and provide services for them and their families."

      Children's Care Connection
      Oceanside Center

      4120 Waring Road

      Oceanside, CA 92054
      858-966-8014
      rchsd.org

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