Infant and Toddler Development and Care Practices

About This Course

This course is for infant and toddler caregivers seeking professional learning to meet licensing requirements or enhance their understanding of best practices. The course covers aspects of working with infants and toddlers, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, nurturing social-emotional development, prioritizing health and safety, addressing trauma, and honing observational skills. Participants will engage in interactive learning activities, reflective exercises, and practical strategies to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing quality care for infants and toddlers.

In this course, you will:

• Gain an understanding of building relationships, nurturing social-emotional development, prioritizing health and safety, addressing trauma, and refining observational skills.
• Understand primary caregiving, individualized care, inclusive practices, small group settings, culturally responsive care, and continuity of care for holistic development.
• Explore early childhood development, building babies' brains, understanding behavior, creating supportive learning environments, early language experiences, and perceptual and motor development.
• Understand key elements in building partnerships with families, addressing their needs through protective factors, supporting the community, and recognizing the importance of multiple perspectives.

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