Blackstone Career Institute’s online Child Care Provider Program covers the fundamentals of early childhood education, the child care profession, and developmentally appropriate practices for dealing with children from birth through school age. This online program also provides instruction on office technology, English usage and written communication, time and stress management, management theory, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal communications. This online program prepares the student for entry-level employment as a child day care worker and provides guidance for starting a home-based day care.
The demand for child care providers is on the rise as more parents enter the workforce along with the widely recognized importance for early childhood education.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the demand for child care workers will continue to grow; employment in this field is expected to rise by 2% by 2029 – that is more than 160,200 additional child care positions. Job seekers who are qualified through education and training should have little trouble finding employment.
Many factors are considered when calculating salary for child care careers such as location, type of facility, ages of the children, job title, education level and years of experience. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the top ten percent of child care providers earn more than $20.80 per hour.
Employment, job placement, and/or salary/salary ranges are not guaranteed to graduates upon program completion.
“Anytime I had a question or needed to communicate an idea, the online student center was efficient and informative in response. I highly recommend Blackstone Career Institute as a way to further your educational needs!”
– Katie B.
Working with Young Children
This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online Child Care Provider Program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132.
How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition
Blackstone Career Institute’s Child Care Provider Program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your Child Care Provider Program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.
Additional Blackstone Child Care Provider Study Materials
In addition to the study guides that accompany your textbooks, you will receive online access to eight more exclusive Blackstone study units that will introduce you to important topics that will make your Child Care Provider Program training complete and help prepare you for work in the field.
Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor
Whether you are a novice typist or just need to brush up on your skills and increase your speed, Blackstone’s Online Typing Tutor will help you succeed. Typing exercises are geared to the allied health student. Work at your own pace and take the online typing test when you are ready to assess your skill level.
Blackstone’s Online Student Center
Along with your traditional program items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, take exams at your convenience, receive instantaneous Grade Reports, and up-to-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.
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At Blackstone we offer accredited, affordable and convenient online career training programs. With our low monthly payment options, 0% interest, all inclusive tuition and no hidden fees, you can graduate without student debt. Take advantage of our affordable payment options for our Child Care Provider Program. Enroll today!
The Child Care Provider Program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Child Care Provider.
Michael Hoffman, Child Care Adjunct Faculty
My name is Michael Hoffman and I have been working in the profession of Early Childhood Education for over 27 years. I am a graduate from East Stroudsburg University where I obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration. Before attending ESU I was awarded an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northampton Community College. I have also earned the Pennsylvania’s Directors Credential and School Age Professional Diplomas from Northampton Community College. Over my 27 years in the profession, I have held various classroom positions as well as having directed multiple high quality early learning programs.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering as a youth baseball and football coach. I believe every child is exceptional in terms of life experience, developmental readiness and cultural background. The partnership between family and the learning program is necessary to the development of young children
Upon enrollment in Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program, students will receive their instructor’s information. For additional support, Our student service center is available Monday – Thursday to assist students. Simply call 800.826.9228 or email info@blackstone.edu.
Working with Young Children
This textbook, provided by Blackstone Career Institute, provides students with material that is well-known in the early childhood education field, and is the core of our online Child Care Provider Program. It introduces the developmental theories and techniques used by child care workers in a variety of childhood education settings. The text provides an overview of the physical, intellectual and social-emotional characteristics of young children, and then explores how to guide them through daily activities in a safe and educational manner. Textbook: Working with Young Children, by Judy Herr. ISBN: 9781590708132.
How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business – 6th Edition
Blackstone Career Institute’s Child Care Provider Program will teach you how you can open and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability while learning how to become a licensed child care provider. The text provides several special features, including Internet resources, and sample forms that you can easily access to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Your Child Care Provider Program covers how you can start and run your own business. This text presents useful information on how to start your own family child care, including how to balance your work life with home life and gain profitability. The text provides several special features, like Internet resources, and sample forms that you can really use to get a home-based day-care business up and running. Textbook: How to Start a Home-Based Day-Care Business, by Shari Smith. ISBN: 9780762760855.
Additional Blackstone Child Care Provider Study Materials
In addition to the study guides that accompany your textbooks, you will receive online access to eight more exclusive Blackstone study units that will introduce you to important topics that will make your Child Care Provider Program training complete and help prepare you for work in the field.
Blackstone’s Exclusive Online Typing Tutor
Whether you are a novice typist or just need to brush up on your skills and increase your speed, Blackstone’s Online Typing Tutor will help you succeed. Typing exercises are geared to the allied health student. Work at your own pace and take the online typing test when you are ready to assess your skill level.
Blackstone’s Online Student Center
Along with your traditional program items, you will gain unlimited access to Blackstone’s Online Student Center, where you can chat real-time with other students, participate in online discussions, take exams at your convenience, receive instantaneous Grade Reports, and up-to-minute news about Blackstone Career Institute.
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It is important to check with the state licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state you plan to work in.
Blackstone Career Institute makes it easy for you to receive a quality online education at an affordable rate. Everything you need to complete your Child Care Provider Program is included in your tuition. Choose the payment plan that works best for you and learn how to become a Child Care Provider with Blackstone Career Institute today!
Full payment plan total costs includes $1,064 tuition and $150 registration fee.
16 month autopay plan requires a down payment of $59 with 15 monthly payments of $79, and final payment of $54. Total cost includes $1,064 tuition, $150 registration fee, and $84 finance fee.
24 month autopay plan requires a down payment of $59 with 23 monthly payments of $59, and final payment of $26. Total cost includes $1,064 tuition, $150 registration fee, and $228 finance fee.
Refund Policy
At Blackstone, our Student Service team focuses on student satisfaction. However, if you choose not to continue your studies, we offer a refund policy. Cancellations within the first 5 days of enrollment receive a full refund. After the first 5 days, your refund amount is based on tuition collected, lessons completed and enrollment date. Learn more about our refund policy.
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Blackstone offers 3 affordable, interest-free payment plan options but is not a Title 1V school that accepts FAFSA or Pell Grants. Students may also apply for tuition reimbursement from their employer, or check with their State and Local Assistance. Learn more about taking our online courses through financial assistance here
Yes! BCI takes the confusion out of understanding military education benefits. Blackstone is proud to be named on a National list of Military Friendly Schools. With our career programs being approved by both the Department of Veterans Affairs, and The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA), Blackstone ensures you receive the benefits for which you are eligible. Learn more here
Enrolling at Blackstone is easy, with our open enrollment you can enroll anytime. To qualify, a high school diploma or an equivalent along with access to a Microsoft Windows compatible PC or MAC with Internet access is needed. All applicants must complete our Enrollment Agreement along with the required down payment for processing. Applications will be processed only if they are accompanied with the required payment. If you have any questions, please contact our friendly Student Services staff toll-free at 800-826-9228.
Students can enroll anytime from our website by clicking here or calling our student service center Monday – Thursday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET at 800.826.9228. Blackstone has open-enrollment, so students can enroll in our online programs anytime, 24/7/365.
Students who pay in full for their program will have access to all of their materials once enrolled. Students who enroll under a monthly payment plan will have access to a new unit every month upon making their monthly payment.
One of the major advantages in taking Blackstone’s Child Care Provider Program is that students can work at their own pace. Many students complete the online program in 8 -12 months. Students have up to 18 months from their enrollment date to complete and graduate from their program.
The instructor for our Child Care Provider Program is Michael Hoffman. To learn more about Michael, please click here. Students with any curriculum questions can send their inquiries to instructor@blackstone.edu .
For curriculum questions, contact our Education Department by sending an e-mail to instructor@blackstone.edu, for additional questions regarding our online programs, email student services at info@blackstone.edu.
Blackstone’s online programs are designed to prepare students for entry-level careers. While some schools may accept credits from Blackstone, it is at the discretion of the receiving school. Simply check with the school’s admissions office.
As a true distance education school, we are unable to provide job placement. We do feel confident that our online programs provide the education needed to qualify for entry-level employment. Our Career Center offers students and graduates resources to search for successful employment
Those working in child care careers can utilize their skills in three main settings—as private household workers, like nannies or au pairs, who provide care in a child’s home; family child care providers, who provide care in their own homes; and child care workers who are employed at child care centers, including preschools and Head Start programs. Some child care providers choose to be self-employed, starting their own in-home day care business. Enhance your career as a child care provider today through Blackstone Career Institute’s online program.
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