Identify the importance of professional development for child care professionals and strategies to make meaningful choices.
Central Objective: identify the importance of professional development for child care professionals and strategies to make meaningful choices in early childhood education and child care centers. Supporting Elements: identify and understand the requirements of the Child Care Subsidy (POC), the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP), the MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund to support growth, quality care, and sustainable career paths.