This course focuses on developmentally appropriate care and education of infants and toddlers, birth to age three, in group settings. Following a review of infant/toddler development, students will be introduced to evidenced-based practices including responsive relationship-based caregiving, routines as curriculum, the importance of play-based learning, and collaborative relationships with families. Students will learn about age appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques based upon the standards of NAEYC and the NH Bureau of Child Care Licensing regulations. Community Service will be a part of the course with students expected to observe/volunteer in an infant and/or toddler program for 8 hours. Prerequisites: ECE 100M & ECE104M or permission of the instructor