• Semester 3 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit  provides  an  introduction to  the  many  early  childhood
services available to children 0-8 years, with a specific focus on day
care.  It  will  provide  a brief overview of  the  history  of  early
education,  and review the more recent developments in  the  day  care
field. Students will be introduced to the concept of day care quality,
and  the  major  focus  will  be in the development  of  programs  and
environments for the nursery and toddler sections.