… must build on the child’s developmental level. Learning should be enjoyable. A child benefits from developmentally appropriate stimulation and learning experiences. Children need to be interactive in their environment and have hands-on … force through welfare-to-work programs. To provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. To provide and enhance appropriate parenting practices. To provide information and referrals for parents and prospective parents. To provide applied … Community College District campuses. To provide educational opportunities for the future child development workforce in appropriate practices based on current research. To provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate early childhood …