Microenterprise Family Childcare Program (MEFC) Southwestern College Higher Education Center

1. Microenterprise Family Childcare Program (MEFC) Southwestern College Higher Education Center National City, California

2. * Family Resource Center * (FRC) • First HSIAC Grant awarded 2002-2005 • FREE Community Workshops • Community Resources Library • Childcare for workshop participants

3. * Microenterprise Family Childcare Program * (MEFC) • Coursework and training to set up a licensed childcare business in own home. • Non-Credit course • Residency status not an issue • Free instruction • 30 participants each semester • Instruction in Spanish • Cost: FREE!

4. Target Audience • National City residents have first priority • CDBG specifications of “low income” • Participants who are serious and committed to setting up a home-based childcare business.

5. Academics • 12 weeks long, approx 12 hours/week • 60 hours Child Development • 30 hours Business Courses • 15 hours in Health and Safety, CPRand Pediatric First Aid (required by Licensing) • Instructor is an experienced Family Childcare Provider and professional in Child Development.

6. Partners and Services • Publicity Support – National City School District & National City Collaborative of community agencies • Childcare – For MEFC participants at Family Resource Center Childcare Center • Business Counseling in Spanish offered by the Small Business Development Center • Required Licensing Fees Paid- Licensing Orientation - Application - Fingerprinting - First Aid/CPR/Health & Safety classes • Offsite Field Trips- Local Family Childcare Businesses - SWC Small Business Resource Center - YMCA Childcare Resource Center

7. Partners and Services (cont.) • Workshops on Community Topics – Arranged by the Family Resource Center. Free. In Spanish. Students choose topics. • Small Business Loan Opportunity through ACCION Loan Agency - - Application Fee - Credit Check - Site visit to home to assess renovation needed to meet Childcare Licensing Requirements • Childcare Resource Library access at YMCA Childcare Service – Opportunity to borrow books, videos, toys, materials, etc. • Childcare Provider Start-up Kit- Incentives earned by meeting expectations of attendance, completion of program components, etc. - Fire extinguisher, smoke alarm, First Aid kit, toys, etc. • Mentoring Program with experienced Family Childcare Business Owner

8. Collaboration of Partners Southwestern College Continuing Education & Child Development Department & Center Small Business Development Center Childcare Licensing Department A-B-CPR and First Aid Training of San Diego HUD Southwestern CollegeFamily Resource Center- Community Services- Childcare Southwestern CollegeHigher Education Center Microenterprise Family Childcare Program National City Collaborative San Diego County of Education ACCION Lending Agency National City School District Chula Vista Police YMCAChild Care Resource Service National CityFamily Resource Centers

9. Program Components 1. Marketing and Publicity

12. 2. Application Process and Info Session

14. 3. Interview and Selection

15. 4. Orientation

18. 4. The Program!

19. Sharing Toys made of Recyclable Materials in Class

20. Excursion: Visit to Small Business Development Center at Southwestern College main campus

24. Southwestern College Student I.D. card photo

25. CPR Class

27. Infant CPR

31. First Aid Class

34. Guest Speaker:Learning how to read Vaccination Cards for children

35. Guest Speaker:Learning about Asthma in Children

36. Guest Speaker:Experienced Family Childcare Provider shares his experience and advice

37. Team of Business Counselors

41. Marketing Training

42. Practicing in class

43. Marketing for real!

46. Community Service Volunteer Hours

48. Volunteering in the Family Resource Center Childcare

49. Volunteering office work at the Family Resource Center

50. Community Topics Workshops organized by the Family Resource Center