25 Curriculum & Learning Environment 1. Overall Learning Environment (continued) 3. Continuity of Care Level 1 Recognize the importance of providing a continuity of care (continuous care by the same provider) for infants, toddlers, and young children. Provide continuous care to infants, toddlers, and young children in order to nurture secure attachment relationships and emotional well-being. CLE 1.3.1 Level 2 Understand and articulate to family members the importance of a continuity of care. CLE 1.3.2 Level 3 Develop, plan, and create environments that allow caregivers to provide care for specific children for extended time periods. Model behaviors that assist others in understanding the importance of continuity of care for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3. CLE 1.3.3 Level 4 Analyze, evaluate and modify programs to ensure the provision of continuity of care for infants and toddlers from birth to age 3. CLE 1.3.4 Level 5 Advocate for licensing regulations and quality standards to ensure children receive continuity of care from individual caregivers. Promote evidence-based continuity of care best practices for infants, toddlers, and young children. Engage the community in the understanding and supporting continuity of care for infants and toddlers. CLE 1.3.5