Emphasizes preventive health care preparing adults to help children develop good habits and to assume lifelong responsibility for their own well-being. History of the education and care of young children, laws governing young children's programs in California, and goals of early childhood development. The administrator's job description, program budget, personnel selection and standards, records, and reports, and staff policies are included. A study of children and family in the community. Explores the value of communication and offers information about the use of community resources to meet the needs of children.
Child development is presented as a joint responsibility of home and community.
Student assignments involve 10 hours of observations participation in children's programs outside of class time. Examines teaching techniques based upon understanding the young child as an active learner. Developmental approach to the study of the child identifying forces affecting growth processes from conception through adulthood. Meets requirements for Title 22 and Title V Regulations pertaining to Child Development Permit. Up to 10 hours of observations and interviews outside of class.