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Component and Competency Areas


Core Body of Knowledge for Best Practices

Component 1. Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Competency Areas:

Health
Safety
Nutrition and Mealtime

Component 2. Child Growth and Development

Competency Area:

Child Growth and Development

Component 3. Child Observation and Assessment

Competency Area:

Child Observation and Assessment

Component 4. Interactions with Children

Competency Areas:

Providing Individual Guidance
Guidance in Group Settings

Component 5. Learning Experiences and Environment

Competency Areas:

Learning Experiences for Individuals and Groups
Physical Environment

Component 6. Families and Communities


Competency Areas:

Relationships with Families
Use of Community Resources

Component 7. Program Management


Competency Areas:

Knowledge of Regulations
Program Management
Finance Management

Component 8. Professional Development


Competency Areas:

Displaying Professionalism in Practice
Ongoing Professional Growth
Leadership and Advocacy










 

 










 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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