This course is targeted toward individuals wishing to operate a family day care center, and it covers topics including the fundamentals of early childhood development; the importance of play and Developmentally Appropriate Practice; and the significance of building strong family-educator relationships and how to achieve them.

Introduction to Early Childhood
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Introduction to Early Childhood
This course is part of Home-Based Child Care Specialization

Instructor: JoLynn Fiorentino
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What you'll learn
You'll learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, the importance of play, and the significance of family in early education programs.
Skills you'll gain
- Education and Training
- Child Development
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Behavior Management
- Communication
- Teaching
- Parent Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Childhood Education and Development
- Family Support
- Behavioral Management
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Creativity
- Special Education
- Cultural Diversity
- Working With Children
- Diversity Awareness
- Positive Behavior Support
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Classroom Management
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