EDU 220 - Day Care Policy and Staff Development

Institution:

Holyoke Community College

Subject:

Description:

An in-depth review of the current Standards of Licensure of Day Care in Massachusetts. Federal and state laws and policies regarding child care are studied. A variety of models of staff recruitment, development and staff supervision are presented, as well as effective methods in parent relationships and an understanding of parent' s rights, developing crisis intervention strategies, making social services referrals, providing transportation, and reviewing state and federal health care policy and procedures. Prerequisite: D.E.E.C. Lead Teacher Certified Co-requisite: Employment in a Licensed Child Care facility (working directly with preschool-aged children for a minimum of 12 hours per week)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hcc.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 552-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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