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School Age Care
Yakima Valley College

School Age Care

Yakima Valley College ETPL
This Short Specialization Certificate is second in a series of three stackable certificates designed to meet the Washington State guidelines for those individuals interested in working in settings structured specifically for the young child, early education programs such as licensed childcare and Head Start. The WA State School Age Care Certificate is the second of the "stackable ECE certificates" providing a foundation for those specializing in careers in school age care (ages 5-18).
Visit the program website ECE/EDUC Department Early Childhood (509) 834-4590 ext. educationdept@yvcc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,821.80

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Yakima, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

20

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Completion rate

62%

Employment rate

66%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.33

Typical (median) annual earnings

$35,110.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Healthcare and Social Services

75%

Education

13%

Accommodation and Food Services

4%

Other Industries

4%

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing

2%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
309
Completion rate
62%
Average number of students who completed each year
103
Gender
Male
7%
Female
93%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
79%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
15%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
25%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
21%
50 and over
24%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
18%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
61%
Some college experience, but no degree
8%
Certificate or AA
10%
BA or higher
2%