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The State University of New York

Introduction to Early Childhood

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. Since a Family Policy Handbook is essential for anyone operating a family day care center, this course includes the development of one of three imperative sections of the handbook. The remaining two sections are created in subsequent courses of the Home-Based Childcare series available on Coursera.

Status: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Status: Child Development
BeginnerCourse10 hours

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AC

Reviewed Jan 4, 2023

I enjoyed the course. I received a 100%, and I also liked the project at the end. It required me to think of things that I had not considered before.

PH

Reviewed Jun 3, 2023

for learning through play approach develop by early childhood education

LR

Reviewed Aug 5, 2024

thank you so much for all the information you taught me , Great teacher

RB

Reviewed May 21, 2023

Great information that can be immediately applied to my child care. Useful tips and ideas for what to include in our handbook as well.

SP

Reviewed May 16, 2026

It was very helpful and perfect. I learned alot. Information was clear.

RG

Reviewed Sep 16, 2023

Very well-structured course with great explanations. My gratitude to the instructor Ms. JoLynn Fiorentino , for teaching a valuable course in a such an easy way. Thank you so much!! Kind regards.

PD

Reviewed Jul 19, 2024

Can i apply financial aid to get the certificate?

RA

Reviewed Oct 6, 2025

IT HAS BEING AN AWESOME TIME WITH COURSERA. AM SAYING THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY HERE.

MH

Reviewed Dec 5, 2023

This is a great platform for getting knowledge. Thanks Coursera.

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