South Florida State College’s Corporate and Community Education Department is offering child care classes in Spring Term 2013.

Introduction to Child Care is a 40-hour class that will cover child care facility rules and regulations; health, safety, and nutrition; identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect; child growth and development; behavioral observation and screening; and special needs appropriate practices. The class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 5 through Mar. 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the SFSC Hardee Campus, 2968 US 17 N., Bowling Green. The cost is $199.99 and includes six manuals.