Practicum information

Students enrolled in CD 228 Early Childhood Education Practicum, who plan on completing their 3.4 consecutive hours of weekly supervised field experience at the CDC, must establish a lab schedule to start the semester. Beginning times are typically 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Verification of freedom from tuberculosis and immunizations against influenza, pertussis, and measles are required prior to the semester’s start.

  • TB Test (within the last year)
  • Measles (MMR)
  • Pertussis (Dtap)
  • Flu Shot (optional)

Observation requirements

Students interested in completing an observation at the Child Development Center (CDC) will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Be a current Río Hondo College Student
  • Be able to show proof of the observation assignment to be completed
  • If observing for more than two hours, you must present proof of current immunizations listed above

How to sign up for an observation

Practicum/Observation guidelines

  • At no time may students be alone with a child
  • You are not permitted to assist a child in the bathroom.
  • At no time are you allowed to raise your voice, physically restrain, punish or discipline a child.
  • Sharing information with others about our children, their families or our staff is not permitted. Confidentiality must be maintained.
  • You are under the direction of the teachers, associate teachers, and assistant teachers in the classroom.
  • Please no food or drinks in the classroom or outdoor environment (Water is okay. No plastic bottles allowed).
  • Observation can be completed on any day, if the enter is open for service, the available hours are between 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.