Level 4 Infant Toddler Development for Care Providers credit:

3 Hours

Course covers five competencies required for the Illinois Gateways Infant Toddler Level 4 credential: Human Growth/Development, Health/Safety/Well-being, Interactions/Relationships/Environment, Family/Community Relationships, and Personal/Professional Development. Focusing on the development of children aged 0-3 years in cognitive, social emotional, language, and physical domains, students learn how to foster positive caregiver-child interactions and provide effective support to families. Content includes the impact of transitions on family dynamics, analyzing play patterns, recognizing individual differences, and incorporating family routines into caregiving. Prerequisite: HDFS 383 .