15.4: Program Features That Support Effective Infant and Toddler Curriculum
Program policies set the stage for infant/toddler learning and development. Program policies that support effective infant/toddler curriculum planning and implementation include these elements:
- Primary Care—assigning a primary infant care teacher to each child and family
- Small Groups—creating small groups of children and caregivers
Continuity—maintaining consistent teacher assignments and groups over time
Personalized Care—responding to individual needs, abilities, and schedules
Cultural Continuity—maintaining cultural consistency between home and program through dialogue and collaboration with families
Inclusion of Children with Special Needs—providing appropriate accommodations and support for children with disabilities or other special needs.[1]
- The California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework by the California Department of Education is used with permission ↵