Earn a Certificate as a Child Care Specialist from Rasmussen College

*This program is offered at the Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie and Lake Elmo
campuses only.

It’s all Work and all Play with Child Care Jobs

If you love children and want to help them grow and learn everyday, you can earn a Child Care Specialist Certificate at Rasmussen College. Earning a certificate as a Child Care Specialist will prepare to work in a number of child care jobs, and will display your skill level, making it clear that you have the knowledge and training needed to perform your duties successfully.

In your Child Care Specialist certificate training, you will gain a wide range of skills in proper Child Care, and will be prepared to hit the ground running in many varied Child Care jobs. Child Care is a meaningful and rewarding career that attracts selfless and caring professionals, and the financial incentives are attractive as well. If you're considering adding to your credentials, it's time to consider the Child Care Specialist certificate at Rasmussen College.

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How Will a Child Care Specialist Certificate Help Your Career?
What You Will Learn During Your Child Care Specialist Education?
Early Childhood Education Associates Degree

Note: Degree offered at the Mankato, Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lake Elmo and Green Bay campuses.

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Make a Difference Everyday with Kids in Child Care Jobs

Adding Child Care credentials to your resume is a great way to ensure that you give the best possible care to the children you are responsible for. There's nothing more fulfilling than helping kids learn and grow, and by working in Child Care jobs, you can help make a difference in the lives of children everyday. In addition to the excellent potential salaries, Child Care is a personally rewarding career like no other.

Call us at (888) 549-6755 to learn more about any of our programs. One of our Admissions Representatives will be able to answer any questions you might have about why Rasmussen College is the right choice for your education.

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How Will Earning a Child Care Specialist Certificate Help Your Career?

The Minnesota Department of Human Services and The Office of Higher Education have now classified our Child Care Specialist program as a #4 (teacher qualifications) under Rule 3. The major benefit to our students is that the requirement of hours of experience, working as an Assistant Teacher, has been cut in half. Contact Bev Bauman for further information.

With a Child Care Specialist certificate from Rasmussen College, you will have the skills to ensure the children in your charge get the best possible care. Earning this certificate, will clearly show that you have a strong commitment to your career, positioning you for the possibility of faster advancement, a higher salary, and more respect from your employer and peers.

Note: This certificate is intended to add credentials to an existing professional Child Care resume and is not a degree-earning program. To earn a degree in Early Childhood Education, consider our Early Childhood Education Associates Degree.

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What You Will Learn During Your Child Care Specialist Certificate Education

At Rasmussen College, we will give you the tools you need to perform your job at the highest level possible. Here are some of the courses you will take in the Child Care Specialist Certificate program.

  • Foundations of Child Development
  • Early Childhood Instruction and Curriculum
  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Observing and Promoting Development in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • Creating a Learning Environment
  • Implementing Curriculum in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • Success Strategies
  • …plus, more!

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Rasmussen College can help you increase your skills and professional credentials. For more information about our Diplomas, Certificates, or any of our programs, please call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our Admissions Representatives will be happy to help you.


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