Demonstrate an understanding of child care policies, licensing regulations, and legal and advocacy issues.
Learn about child care policies, licensing regulations, and legal and advocacy issues in the field of early childhood education and child care centers. Explore required documentation and forms related to child care regulations and demonstrate your understanding. Stay informed and ensure compliance with the latest regulations to provide quality care for children.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Age group
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify and understand the requirements of Child Care Subsidy (POC), Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
- Demonstrates understanding of state regulations for family child care home providers
- Describe ways child care professionals can support advocacy issues.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of schedules and consistency in a child care environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
- Demonstrate understanding of strategies that utilize good time management practices for teachers and child care providers.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
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