3.2: California Early Childhood Educator Competencies Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 208109 Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Sharon Eyrich, & Jennifer Paris College of the Canyons via College of the Canyons The following competencies are addressed in this chapter: Child Development and Learning Culture, Diversity, and Equity Family and Community Engagement Health, Safety, and Nutrition Learning Environments and Curriculum Professionalism Relationships, Interaction, and Guidance Special Needs and Inclusion