• 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  children's  services,  and  review  the  more   recent
developments  in the day care field. The major focus will  be  in  the
development  of programs and environments for the nursery and  toddler
sections.