Child Development is the first of two Level III courses in Early Childhood Professions that are designed to prepare students for employment in early childhood professions. This class includes instruction in family relations, parenting, pregnancy and birth, child growth and development. This class also includes child health, nutrition and safety. Planning and supervision of developmentally appropriate play and learning activities, and child guidance are a few other topics covered in this class. Students set up and run a preschool program for two weeks. This course is Tech Prep articulated with Yavapai College.