ECED& 100 - Child Care Basic STARS Training

1. Identify ways to create partnerships and provide resources for all families. Describe developmental characteristics and behaviors of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.
2. Plan for learning through play and active involvement for children in care programs.
3. Implement techniques for keeping children healthy and safe in the child care/home care setting.
4. Identify incidences of child abuse and neglect.
5. Describe techniques for meeting the nutritional and physical needs of all children.
6. Identify appropriate guidance techniques.

1. Use developmental milestones and observations of children’s behavior as a foundation for planning appropriate activities.
2. Advocate for strategies that promote the cultural diversity of children, families and their communities.
3. Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
4. Discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education.
5. Identify typical and atypical growth and development (cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social).
6. Positively support children’s whole development.
7. Display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job
8. Develop rapport and contribute to the work environment as a member of the instructional team.
9. Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct
10. Comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA), workplace policies, and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.

• Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.