This course emphasizes learning experience which help students gain knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of children from conception through three years. The course content centers around the following duty areas: managing and organizing child development by applying decision-making and goal-setting skills; promoting child development by applying physical, social, intellectual and emotional principles; practicing health and safety standards for children: providing experiences which encourage children to maximize resources; encouraging human relation skills in children; and evaluating family and career changes in relation to their impact on children. Information related to careers in child care is incorporated throughout the course.