3.00 Credits
Infant and Toddler Care is a study of the care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three in group settings (i.e. childcare centers, family child care homes, Early Head Start). Topics include rationales and strategies for supporting the whole child including cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical development in a safe, responsive environment. The course emphasizes is on relationship-based care and education with special attention to the unique environmental aspects of programs for the child under three.