Child Care Providers | Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS)

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium39-9011.00	Childcare Workers	title_inference	$32,050 median$44,560 top	-2.94%	-2,920

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on License)

Daily routines (drop-off, morning circle, snack, nap, activities, pickup) — execute per the lesson plan under a lead caregiver's review.
Diapering and toileting routines — perform per facility hygiene and developmentally-appropriate practice.
Hand-washing and sanitation routines — model and supervise consistently across the day.
Allergy and dietary-restriction protocols — apply reliably at every meal and snack.
Daily-log entries (food intake, naps, diapers, incidents) — record accurately for each child.
Drop-off and pickup procedures (authorized-pickup verification) — execute consistently.
Mandatory-reporter awareness — recognize indicators and report to the lead immediately.
Common-sense first aid (cuts, bumps, splinters) — apply per facility protocol with lead-caregiver oversight.
Developmentally-appropriate interactions for the assigned age range — model under lead-caregiver guidance.
Classroom routines (transitions, cleanup, group management) — support the lead caregiver in execution.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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