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Event Details

Basic Child Development

:451060
Level 1 – Explores
Thursday, January 22 - Saturday, February 21, 2026  
(12.00 Hours)
Video Chat sessions Thursdays from 7:00-8:00pm on 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 & 2/19, 2026.

Description

Course ID 222765
Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well as the importance of relationships in supporting children’s future growth, learning, and success.

Learning Objectives

Explore key principles of child development and learning.
Identify children’s developmental learning domains and milestones.
Examine the foundations of early brain development and strategies to support healthy brain growth in young children.
Identify practices that support children’s social and emotional development.
Describe children’s development through a cultural lens.
Define the stages of language and cognitive development in early childhood.
Support children’s growth by providing them with meaningful learning experiences in a developmentally appropriate environment.
Describe strategies for engaging families as partners in their children’s learning.

Participant Support Accommodations

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Registration

Event Fee
$45.00
Register By
1/21/2026
Required?
Yes

Contact

ETL Support (Email)
Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District
10 River Park Plaza, Suite 820
Saint Paul, MN 55107
Phone (651) 335-6658

Child Care Aware of Minnesota: ETL District

Delivery Methods

Assessment of Learning

Description

Explore the ages and stages of children’s development and the factors that influence children’s growth throughout this foundational training. Review the developmental milestones that guide children along the path of development throughout the first five years of life. Examine developmentally appropriate practice and the value of play in the lives of young children, as well as the importance of relationships in supporting children’s future growth, learning, and success.

12.00 Hours

Course Level

Level 1 – Explores

Approved clock hour course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Virtual Instructor-Led

Eager To Learn

(12 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Content Area VIII: Principles of Child Development and Learning (12 Hours)

Early Childhood Classroom Staff
Family Child Care
Family-Friend-Neighbor

Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers