EARL 155 — Intro to Family Child Care
Students are introduced to the use of child development principles, theories, and milestones as the basis for being a professional family child care provider. Students learn to modify their home environment to provide developmentally appropriate, arts-integrated and inclusive learning experiences. Ethical guidelines, systems, trends and curriculum models are included. Observation and assessment techniques, interaction skills and strategies, and the development of respectful and reciprocal relationships with families are learned as foundational skills. Child Development Associate (CDA) portfolio and advisor are required if applying for a CDA from the Council for Professional Recognition. Also available through Online Learning.