Welcome to the Child Care Council’s infant toddler section – an ongoing effort to help you increase your professional knowledge and the effectiveness and enjoyment of your daily work with infants, toddlers and their families. Research demonstrates that well trained staff with knowledge of child development is essential to quality child care.
We encourage you to use our infant toddler site to access information and resources that will enhance your work with our youngest children and their families. The site is divided into three sections: Research, Curriculum and Resources.
Research
It is important for caregivers and parents to be aware of the latest research about infants and toddlers. Research is the basis for guiding the structure of early childhood practice. We invite you to expand your knowledge by investigating the following websites, books and journals.
Click here for the current research articles.
Curriculum
Learning begins at birth, with responsive caregiving and consistent routines at the heart of any curriculum for children under age three. The curriculum highlighted in this section will support your understanding of developmentally appropriate practice and assist you in creating meaningful learning experiences.
Click here for curriculum ideas.
Resources
This section directs you to web sites, publications and organizations that support quality care for infants and toddlers. Best practices are essential to quality child care and establishing a framework for optimal development. Go directly to the sources and gain insight into how children learn and the influence of our daily interactions with them.
Click here for additional resources.
