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Apr 16, 2026
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MCOs for Faculty and Staff [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ECED& 100 - Child Care Basics
Credits: 3
This course is designed to meet licensing requirements for early learning lead teachers and family home child care providers, STARS 30 hour basics course recognized in the MERIT system. Topics: child growth/development, cultural responsiveness, community resources, guidance, health/safety/nutrition and professional practices.
Course Outcomes:
- Identify ways to create partnerships and provide resources for all families.
- Examine and describe developmental characteristics and behaviors of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.
- Plan for learning through play and active involvement for children in care programs.
- Implement techniques for keeping children healthy and safe in the child care/home care setting and identifying incidences of child abuse and neglect.
- Describe techniques for meeting the nutritional and physical needs of children.
- Identify appropriate guidance techniques.
Course Topics:
- Valuing Each Child and Family
- Child Growth and Development
- Celebrating Child Growth
- Curriculum and Learning Environments
- Family and Community Partnerships
- Healthy Practices: Safety and Wellness
- Health Practices: Nutrition and Fitness
- Interactions and Guidance
- Program Planning and Development
- Professional Practice
LEC Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 3
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 13.1210
Default Section Size/Cap: 15
Quarter(s) offered:
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