This text is Volume II of a comprehensive, self-instructional training program designed to address the training needs of child care programs serving children under 3 years of age. The two volumes are divided into modules that correspond to the 13 functional areas of the Child Development Associate competency standards. Each module contains an overview of the topic addressed in the module; a pretraining assessment of the learner's skills pertaining to the functional area; four to seven learning activities; a form for noting the skills the learner has acquired while studying the module; and a knowledge and competency assessment to be made by the learner's trainer. Modules 7-13 in volume II address topics of: (7) promoting children's creativity, and planning creative activities; (8) helping children deal with issues of self, such as self-esteem and autonomy; (9) promoting children's social development; (10) guiding children's behavior, promoting self-discipline, and responding to children's behavior; (11) establishing partnerships with parents, and encouraging parent involvement; (12) managing a child care program; and (13) developing a commitment to professionalism. (BC)