• Semester 1 (External)

Synopsis

This  unit  provides  an  introduction to  the  many  early  childhood
services available to children birth-8 years, with a specific focus on
child  care. It will provide a brief overview of the history of  early
education in Australia, and review the more recent developments in the
child-care  field.  The  major focus will be in  the  development  of
programs  and  environments for young children  with  an  emphasis  on
children birth to 3 years.