EEC 1512 - Caring for Infants and Toddlers

College of Education

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Fall 2023 (625)

Course Description

This course is the study of the developmental needs of infants and toddlers ages birth to three. Emphasis is on developing appropriate environments, curriculum and policies that support young children and their families. (Note: Five (5) hours of field experience in a licensed, professional early childhood care and education setting required.)

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will identify the developmental needs of infants and toddlers by:
    1. discussing theories of infant and toddler development.
    2. describing the characteristics of infants and toddlers across developmental domains.
    3. listing the most current published research focused on early childhood brain development.
  2. The student will explain the development of positive relationships with young children and their families by:
    1. identifying the role of the caregiver in the development of attachment.
    2. listing the key elements of a responsive environment.
    3. identifying positive strategies for helping young children express emotions and develop self-regulation.
    4. identifying procedures for both formal and informal communication with families.
  3. The student will evaluate inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments by:
    1. listing the components of quality, inclusive learning environments.
    2. identifying local and state regulations governing professional care and education settings for infants and toddlers.
    3. describing policies and procedures for maintaining the health and safety of infants and toddlers in professional care settings.
    4. developing criteria for the selection of materials based on the developmental characteristics of infants and toddlers.
  4. The student will develop appropriate infant and toddler curriculum by:
    1. describing the importance of routines and the developmental needs supported during those routines.
    2. identifying transitions that occur throughout the day and listing strategies to facilitate effective transitions.
    3. creating activity plans that support the physical, cognitive and social-emotional development of infants and toddlers of varying ages.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: 02/18/2014, Effective Term: Fall 2014 (490). C&I Approval: 05/16/2014, BOT Approval: 10/21/2014, Effective Term: Spring 2015 (495).
C&I Approval: 02/09/2018, BOT Approval: 04/17/2018, Effective Term: Fall 2023 (625)

Related Programs

  1. Child Development Associate/other child care credential (to CHDEV-CT) (CDA4IC-AR) (620) (Active)
  2. Child Development Associate/other child care credential (to GEN-AA) (CDA1IC-AR) (620) (Active)
  3. Early Child Development (CHDEV-CT) (640) (Active)
  4. Early Childhood Education - PCS (ECEDHS-AR) (625) (Active)
  5. Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship PTC (CHDEVAP-AR) (625) (Active)
  6. Early Childhood Education PCS (CHDEVHS-AR) (625) (Active)
  7. Early Childhood Education PTC (CHDEVTC-AR) (625) (Active)
  8. Infant and Toddler Specialization Certificate (ITSP-CT) (495) (Active)