Introduction to teaching in a professional early-childhood setting or program serving children under the age of six. Emphasis on writing a lesson plan and creating developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum. Total of 24 hours of lecture.

Introduction to effective communication and best practices for child care providers for optimal home, school and community relations. Basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a professional child care setting and critical techniques for communicating with diverse parents and co-workers. Total of 24 hours of lecture.

Introduction to basic theories of child growth and development, health and safety, and nutrition guidelines for infants, toddlers and preschool age children. Emphasis on CPR/First Aid training for child care providers. Total of 24 hours of lecture.

Introduction to stages of child development, best practices in supporting healthy growth and development of children birth to six years of age, and family and community resources. Emphasis on ages and stages of development, and effective communication and guidance for working in a diverse family home care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum. Emphasis on developing age appropriate activities and creating effective learning environments for children in a diverse family home day care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to requirements for obtaining a license as a family home care provider. Review of the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethical conduct and California's licensing procedures. Emphasis on professionalism, health and safety, and licensing regulations. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to stages of child development, best practices in supporting healthy growth and development of children birth to six years of age, and family and community resources for the bilingual student. Emphasis on ages and stages of development, and effective communication and guidance for working in a linguistically diverse family home care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant curriculum for the bilingual student. Emphasis on developing age appropriate activities and creating effective learning environments for children in a linguistically diverse family home day care setting. Total of 24 hours lecture.

Introduction to requirements for obtaining a license as a family home care provider for the bilingual student. Review of the National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) code of ethical conduct and California's licensing procedures. Emphasis on professionalism, health and safety, and licensing regulations. Total of 24 hours lecture.