Introduction
Good childcare facilities for young, non school going children
has become a must as more and more young mothers have started
working. Such facilities not only take physical care of the
children but also look after the mental or cognitive needs of the
children under their care. Hence there is a great need to develop
trained personnel to run such play centres.
Objectives
After going through this course the student will be able
to:
Develop an understanding of development of a child;
Have knowledge of nutritional needs of children;
Develop an understanding of creative needs of children;
Develop entreprenurial skill in setting up and running a child
care centre.
Job Oppurtunities
1. Self employment: As a play centre owner
2. Wage employment: As a worker in centres like balwadi, angawadi,
etc.
Entry Qualification
Education : Class X pass
Course Duration
One Year. The credit can be transfered against any one academic
course.
Scheme of study
Theory - 40%, Practical - 60%
Scheme of Evaluation
Internal assessment: NA
External examination % Age Marks
1. Theory 40
2. Practical 60
Passing Criteria
Separate Pass 33% marks in Theory and Practical