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Updated April 1, 2017

Module 4: Curriculum and Learning Environments

Curriculum and Learning Environments 

Page 4

Outcome A: The student will describe environments which nurture children and stimulate learning. 

The learning outcomes for this section address topics from the following WACs:
Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers
170-295-2120 Are there special program requirements for infants and toddlers?
170-295-5020 How do I maintain a safe environment?
170-295-5040 How do I maintain a clean and sanitized environment?
Licensed Family Home Child Care Standards 
170-296A-4225 Indoor licensed space--Minimum space.
170-296A-4925 Licensed outdoor space.
170-296A-6575 Activities to promote child growth and development.
Scroll down to proceed with the coursework.
1) Read the following pages in the Child Care Licensing Guidebook
Alternate: ​Family home child care care programs provide care to children in the providers own home.  The topics addressed in module 4 can be found in the Family Home Licensing Guidebook on the pages shown below. ​
1) Family Home Child Care Licensing Guide ( FHCC ​)
  • Section 3 pp. 7; pp. 28-42, “Care and Education of Young Children” 
  • Section 4 (all pages), “Environments.” ​
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Optional Online Resources for Further Study
​Child Care Licensing Guidebook: Page 111
WAC 170-295-2120 ​
 Are there special program requirements for infants and toddlers?
When you care for infants and toddlers you must:
* Encourage them to handle and manipulate a variety of objects
* Provide a safe environment for climbing, moving and exploring
* Provide materials and opportunities for large and small muscle development
* Read and talk to them daily
* Provide daily indoor opportunities for freedom of movement outside their cribs in an open, uncluttered space
 * Place them in a prone (lying on the tummy) position part of the time when they are awake and under staff observation
* Not leave them in car seats once they arrive at the center even if they are asleep
* Not be left in playpens for extended periods of time excluding sleep time
* Talk to and interact with each infant and toddler often; naming objects and describing care encourages language development
* Hold and cuddle infants and toddlers to encourage strong relationships, and
* Respond to and investigate cries or other signs of distress immediately.
You must provide toys, objects and other play materials that:
* Are cleanable
* Are nontoxic, and
* Cannot cause a choking hazard for infants or toddlers.
* You must not use baby walkers."