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ECE 102 - S.T.A.R.S. Childcare Basics


2.0 Credits
Provides the opportunity to deepen an understanding of specific areas related to health and safety, child development, guidance, and child abuse recognition. This course satisfies the basic 20-hour S.T.A.R.S. Washington State licensing training requirement. S/U grade option.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Document beginning knowledge of child growth and development for children age birth to five years. [REASON]
  2. Document foundational knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for teachers of children birth to five years, including cultural, individual, and age-appropriate practices. [EXPLORE]
  3. Document understanding of positive guidance strategies for children birth to five years of age. [COMMUNICATE]
  4. Describe beginning knowledge of health and safety needs and concerns for young children ages birth to five years; including prevention, handling and reporting of illnesses and accidents. [REASON]
  5. Document understanding of information that is required when making a report of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services. [REASON]
  6. Document beginning knowledge of the professionalism required to build quality early learning programs including maintaining licensing standards and working with families. [EXPLORE]



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