ECED 160 Infant-Toddler Caregiving

Designed for caregivers working with children in the first three years of life. Provides exploration of the importance of attachment, culturally consistent and responsive caregiving, and relationships among staff, children and families. Creation of safe, nurturing, predictable and culturally responsive environments to support social, emotional, physical and intellectual development is emphasized. (NE)

Credits

4

Outcomes

1. Name at least one attribute of each of the seven characteristics of quality care for infants and toddlers.
2. Identify at least 3 infant/toddler cues and appropriate caregiver responses to them.
3. Describe the caregiver’s role in supporting secure attachment in early care settings.
4. Discuss and plan or modify an infant/toddler learning environment that is responsive, relationship-based and fosters optimal social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
5. Articulate a strategy for providing culturally responsive and competent care and honoring family diversity.