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Understanding California Infant and Toddler Learning Foundations

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Early Development Learning Foundations The California Infant/Toddler Learning and Development Foundations are an in-depth, research and evidence backed explanation of the way infants and toddlers develop in the first three years of life and how that translates to high-quality classrooms. The Infant Toddler Learning Foundations explains development through four inter-connected domains, or specified areas of […]

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Working With Challenging Behaviors- Quality Start

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Working With Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Children naturally engage in challenging behaviors in early childhood, it is a part of their proper development. In their early years, toddlers experience a growing desire to separate from parents and caregivers and to initiate new-found independence. They test imposed limits, and yet have limited skills to communicate

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Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

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In crafting early learning practices for young children, attention to moments that inspire joyful learning is critical to maximizing the experience and helping children reach their full potential. This is the focus of an updated Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) guide published by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). What is Developmentally

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Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Kids About Diversity and Inclusion

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In a world of people from diverse backgrounds, it’s important to teach children from an early age about respecting and uplifting different cultures. Figuring out where and how to start that conversation may be challenging. In this article, we will offer tips for building cultural awareness and teaching kids about diversity and inclusion. “From a

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California ECE Competencies: Professional Growth Guide

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What Are The California ECE Competencies? The California Early Childhood Education (ECE) Competencies provide a solid structure to grow the professional development of our state’s early childhood workforce. What is the purpose of the ECE Competencies? The ECE Competencies were established for the following primary purposes: Provide a coherent structure and content to foster the

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Community Care Licensing – Quality Start SB

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In child care settings, care can be offered by both license-exempt and licensed individuals. License-exempt providers are those who care for a child or children from one other family, friend, or neighbor. In this situation, the care-giver is legally exempt from California’s licensing requirements. Licensed providers are those that care for more than one family

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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

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It is never too early to build good habits, find support, or address questions. It is also essential for parents and providers to take care of their own needs and well-being! We’ve pulled together events and online opportunities available to help you understand and navigate the needs of your family or classroom. What is Infant

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Footsteps2Brilliance – Building Early Literacy Skills | Quality Start

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One of the strongest indicators for a child’s success in school and beyond is their ability to read at grade level by the third grade. The Vision2Read Initiative was developed to ensure San Bernardino County children are able to meet this imperative mark. The initiative focuses on three main goals: Focus attention on the importance

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