Developing an Infant and Toddler Child Care Program Course

Program Overview

This 8-week online course provides an overview of infant-toddler care programs, covering components, implementation, staffing, and safety. It emphasizes the unique needs of infants in group settings and prepares students for careers in early childhood education administration or as lead teachers. The course applies towards Title 22 Regulations and Title 5 Child Development Permits and can be taken as an elective for ECE Lead Teacher and ECE Administration Certificates.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Components of a quality infant-toddler care program
• Implementation of a relationship-based and developmentally appropriate care program for infants and toddlers
• Staffing, budgets, health, and safety

Course Structure:

• Online course
• No set meeting times
• 8-week duration

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online instruction

Faculty:

• Teri Sulc

Unique Approaches:

• Emphasis on the special needs of infants in a group care setting

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Early Childhood Education Administration
• Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher

Opportunities:

• Applies toward Title 22 Regulations and Title 5 Child Development Permits
• Elective course for ECE Lead Teacher and ECE Administration Certificate