Child Development: The First Three Years

Build the Knowledge and Skills That Help Infants and Toddlers Thrive

The first three years of life lay the foundation for future learning, relationships, and well-being. This 8-hour training helps educators understand infant and toddler development and provides practical, research-based strategies for creating safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments. Whether you are new to working with infants and toddlers or looking to strengthen your practice, you'll gain tools you can use immediately to support young children's growth and development.

What You'll Walk Away With

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Understand key milestones and patterns of development from birth to age three
• Recognize and respond to the unique needs of infants and toddlers
• Create routines, environments, and experiences that support healthy development
• Explain how early experiences influence brain development and learning
• Use observation as a tool to better understand and support young children

What's Included

This training is organized into five engaging lessons:

1. Concepts of Development
2. Physical Development
3. Cognitive, Language, and Literacy Development
4. Social and Emotional Development
5. Child Development through Play

Why This Training Matters

The experiences children have in their first three years lay the groundwork for future success. Educators who understand child development can create responsive environments that support learning, foster secure relationships, and help children reach their full potential.

This training goes beyond developmental theory to provide practical knowledge and strategies that help educators confidently support infants and toddlers every day.

Before You Enroll

We are pleased to offer high-quality, self-paced professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals. To ensure the training meets your individual needs, please check with your employer, state licensing agency, or training registry regarding acceptance of a University of Arkansas Global Campus Certificate of Completion before enrolling.

Ready to strengthen your infant and toddler practice? Enroll today!