EDUC X 321.71

This online course introduces cognitive, physical and socio-emotional development of children from birth through 36 months. Students will learn appropriate, inclusive, and respectful care practices.  

View Course Options Talk to an Advisor

Typically Available

Winter

Summer

Duration

As few as 8 weeks

Units

4.5

Current Formats

Online

Cost

Starting at $609.00

Get More Info

What you can learn.

Identify developmental milestones and characteristics of children from birth through 36 months

Learn to apply principles of inclusive and respectful caregiving with infants and toddlers

Create developmentally appropriate learning environments for very young children

About This Course

In this course, students learn about the development of infants and toddlers and associated principles of inclusive and respectful caregiving. This course focuses on factors affecting the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of the young child in the first three years. The course covers developmental milestones, characteristics and growth patterns of children from conception through 36 months. Essential policies; principles; and practices that lead to quality care, developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children are examined. Topics include current brain research, infant health and well-being, recognition of atypical development, observation techniques, assessment strategies, and ways to communicate with parents and implement home visits. Students apply current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings as they study infant/toddler development. Students are required to observe young children. Letter grade of "C" or better required for California permits.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

January 5 - March 1

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Victor Soto

REG#

406007

Fee:

$609.00

Online

Updating...

Notes

Please note that while late enrollment into a course is acceptable up to four days after the course start date, it is the responsibility of each student to acquire all required books and course materials by the time they are needed in the course. Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

Course Requirements

Book: Teaching and Learning with Infants and Toddlers by Maguire-Fong, M.

McGraw-Hill Education

ISBN 9780807764183

This course applies toward the following programs

Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher Advanced Courses

certificate

Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher Advanced Courses

certificate Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.

Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.