Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development #5579

Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development

Central objective: Demonstrate an understanding of how the community in which a child lives influences development. Supporting elements: Child Care Subsidy (POC), Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund — explained to show how access, nutrition, program quality, funding and workforce development shape early childhood outcomes.