ECE 113 - Maryland State Child Day Care Training Certification: Programs and Activities, Part II

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: ECE 111 (This prerequisite is only for Early Childhood Education students).
Corequisites: ECE 112
Lab fee
A broad overview is provided of the child day care environment for the development of appropriate physical, psychosocial, and cognitive skills of children from birth to twelve years. Key program components such as indoor and outdoor play, transitions, parent involvement, and program scheduling are covered. Philosophical bases of developmentally appropriate curricula in both home and group settings are examined. Students have the opportunity to observe different program types and the application of principles of learning. In addition, students are given opportunities to demonstrate beginning-level competence in planning and implementing activities for children. ECE 113 fulfills one half of the Maryland State Department of Human Resources training requirements for child day care senior staff certification.