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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: Family Support
Status: Parent Communication
BeginnerCourse10 hours

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AC

5.0Reviewed 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.

RB

5.0Reviewed 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.

VM

4.0Reviewed Jan 24, 2023

This was a very educative and knowledgable course. I enjoyed it so much.

RG

5.0Reviewed 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.

LR

5.0Reviewed Aug 5, 2024

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

MH

5.0Reviewed Dec 5, 2023

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

RA

5.0Reviewed Oct 6, 2025

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

LT

5.0Reviewed Jun 20, 2023

I got lots of ideas and knowledge about early childhood.

ON

5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2023

I am working in Early Childhood Education area, and it was one of the productive and supportive courses I have attended, learned foundational principles in Early Childhood Education. Endless thanks!

AF

5.0Reviewed Sep 3, 2024

Learning about childcare is an eye opener, I would recommend this course to everyone in the hold care business and to all parent.

PH

5.0Reviewed Jun 3, 2023

for learning through play approach develop by early childhood education

MA

5.0Reviewed Apr 6, 2025

This course is given me immense knowledge about early childhood and the presentation of presenter is very informative. Thank You

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