EDU 116 - Issues in Child Care

Institution:

Dean College

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Description:

This course explores the history and development of day care, the various types of child care, and what defines quality child care for children from birth to school age. Emphasis is placed on: curriculum; physical, temporal, and personal environments; and licensing and regulation of child care in this country. The course also explores parental concerns and child advocacy issues. In addition, analysis of legislation and the politics of child care are explored, along with the structure of government funding for child care. Students will take part in activities which celebrate the "Week of the Young Child.? ?Offered evenings as an elective and part of OCCS/DEEC qualification selection.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dean.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 541-1900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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