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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You'll learn the fundamentals of early childhood development, the importance of play, and the significance of family in early education programs.
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- Teaching
- Communication
- Childhood Education and Development
- Creativity
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Rapport Building
- Positive Behavior Support
- Family Support
- Child Development
- Policy Development
- Parent Communication
- Working With Children
- Diversity Awareness
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Cultural Diversity
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Reviewed on 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.
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Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023
This was a very educative and knowledgable course. I enjoyed it so much.

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