A family child care early learning program that supports the growth and development of infants and toddlers needs nurturing caregivers, a healthy and safe environment, good relationships between family and caregiver, and appropriate activities to offer good quality care. This takes planning and knowledge of the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Find ways to enhance your family child care environment and build quality relationships with the infants and toddlers in your care. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Identify safe equipment and appropriate materials to stimulate learning for infants and for toddlers.
- Recognize and implement safety and health practices for maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Describe a developmentally appropriate environment and how to plan activities that support learning and nurture infants and toddlers.
- Understand the growth and development of infants and of toddlers.
