Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size6–24 studentsCredits4PrerequisiteCourse Completion with a grade of C or better of CHLD 10, CHLD 51 and CHLD 90.4. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionStudents will participate in a supervised field experience with young children at Santa Rosa Junior College Children's Center or a designated off-campus Mentor Program site. Under the supervision of the course instructor and mentor teachers, students will apply previous understanding of developmental theory to classroom practice. This course focuses on identifying and developing skills and behaviors essential for effective early care and education. These include: building healthy, caring relationships with and between young children; environment and curriculum design, activity implementation, utilizing anecdotal observations, and professionalism.Usually HeldThu 6:00pm–7:50pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:00pm, Thu 6:00pm–8:50pm