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Updated April 1, 2017

Module 4: Curriculum and Learning Environments

Curriculum and Learning Environments 

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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.
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1) Read the following pages in the Child Care Licensing Guidebook
  • Pages 41-47
  • Pages 194-197

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
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  1. Video: Reggio Emilia Approach, ABC Playcenter 
  2. Creating Inclusive environments for Young Children, By Amy Watson, ECE ARC Coordinator, Charter Oak College, Hartford 
  3. Articles for Families on Nature and the Outdoors, NAEYC

​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."

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