The goal of this course is to provide an overview of what constitutes an eco-friendly child care environment, with a major focus on the hazards of environmental exposure and recommended practices for maintaining a safe, healthy environment for young children.

This course offers ideas for promoting healthy eating and active play in the early childhood environment. Participants will learn why and how to develop a nutrition policy, strategies for working with families to promote proper nutrition practices at home, and curriculum enrichment ideas for increasing healthy lifestyle choices and reducing obesity.

This course, written by early childhood consultant and management coach, Dale Brown, is designed to guide the participant through a five step process of building “team esteem” communication, motivation, productivity, attitude, and appreciation. Each step is equally important and work together to produce results. When finished, the participants will be armed with the tools and tips they need to create the best team yet. Course Level - Intermediate

This course introduces early childhood professionals to indoor safety standards in an early childhood setting. Topics covered include toy safety, poison control, the development of appropriate play space, controlling high traffic areas in the center, and other safety standards. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to identify common indoor injuries and identify appropriate ways to prevent these injuries. Students will also learn about the basic components of toy safety, potential safety hazards with specific equipment, and ways in which children may be exposed to poisons. Course level – Beginner

This course educates professional caregivers about the impact of maltreatment on a child’s ability general relationship skills and bonding abilities. Participants will learn the major consequences of various forms of maltreatment on toddlers, young children, and adolescents, as well as the long-term impacts for adults who were abused as children. Participants will also learn about constructive measures that can be taken to help abused children overcome these disadvantages. Course level - Beginner

This course helps students assess and recognize behaviors that may indicate child abuse or neglect. Reviews through case studies and community research are required for completion. This class is a follow-up course to CCEI112A. Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able demonstrate understanding of the possible signs of child abuse and neglect. In addition, participants should be able to identify reporting requirements and other resources necessary to help them fulfill their duties as mandated reporters.

In this course, participants will better understand the importance of health and hygiene in the early childhood setting as well as steps which may be taken to ensure greater sanitation in the classroom and other areas where young children are present. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to identify why health issues are important in early childhood settings, how diseases are spread, ways to reduce the spread of illness in the early childhood setting, and areas that need close attention when cleaning and disinfecting. Course level - Beginner

This course aids early childhood professionals in recognizing the symptoms of infectious diseases, and it outlines the necessary steps to prevent the spread of disease in an early childhood setting.

This course addresses the importance of early and consistent oral health care for young children. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to identify the causes and characteristics of dental decay, as well as strategies for promoting good oral hygiene in the classroom and home environments.