Cozy Corners and Reading Nooks: Creating Calm and Quiet Spaces
Create cozy corners and reading nooks that support self-regulation and a love of books.
Course Overview
This course applies to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
Transform your early childhood environment into a haven of comfort, calm, and early literacy with cozy corners and reading nooks. This essential course guides childcare providers in creating inviting, child-friendly spaces designed for emotional self-regulation, sensory comfort, and joyful reading experiences.
Explore practical, budget-friendly strategies tailored specifically for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and mixed-age groups. Learn how thoughtful, trauma-informed design can promote emotional resilience, foster independence, and ignite a lifelong love of books. Whether you're in a large center or a cozy home setting, this course equips you to craft spaces where children feel secure, relaxed, and ready to learn.
This course is offered in our online format and includes audio narration in most course sections:
Acceptance information
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This course is accepted in the following states except as noted otherwise:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio - this course is not yet approved in Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina - this course is not yet approved in South Carolina.
- South Dakota
- Tennessee - this course is not yet approved in Tennessee
- Texas - this course is approved for annual training but not yet approved by TECPDS
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, DC
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
For state-specific information, see our State Training pages.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Distinguish between cozy corners and reading nooks and explain each space’s primary purpose.
- Apply trauma-informed and inclusive design principles to classroom spaces.
- Configure sensory elements (light, sound, texture, seating) to support emotional regulation.
- Design age-appropriate cozy corners for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with required safety and supervision.
- Create inviting reading nooks and curate literacy-rich materials for all ages, including dual language learners.
- Facilitate independent and small-group reading routines and scaffold children’s engagement.
- Identify common setup pitfalls and implement space-saving, budget-friendly solutions.
Topics covered
- Understanding cozy corners and reading nooks
- Trauma-informed and inclusive design
- Sensory-friendly spaces for emotional comfort
- Designing cozy corners for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Creating inviting reading nooks
- Literacy-rich environments for all ages
- Encouraging independent and group reading
- Pitfalls and practical solutions in cozy corner setup
- Common mistakes in reading nook design (and how to avoid them)
- Integrating literacy into everyday routines
- Budget-friendly and space-saving strategies
How Care Courses® Training Works: Details & Support
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Course Details & Support
Prerequisites
- Language: Fluent reading and writing in the language of instruction (English or Spanish).
- Technology: Internet access and a web-enabled device (computer, smartphone, or tablet).
Access & Completion Deadline
- This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase.
- To receive a certificate of completion, you must successfully finish the course before the expiration date.
Learning Methods
- Read instructor-written material
- Watch videos
- Listen to audio segments
Assessments
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- Written assignments
Requirements for CEUs and Clock Hours
To earn CEUs and Clock Hours for a course, you must:
- Agree to and acknowledge our Honor Code & Policy
- Follow all instructions for written assignments
- Demonstrate comprehension of the course content
- Achieve the passing score specified in your course.
Quizzes and Assessments
- If your score falls below the passing mark, a trainer will review your work. If needed, you may be asked to speak with a trainer.
- You will have a second chance to retake any quiz or assessment.
- If you do not pass on your second attempt, contact us at info@carecourses.com. We will review your course and follow up directly.
- All quizzes are open book; all answers are found in the course material.
Certificates
- Official Care Courses certificates of completion record your clock hours and CEUs.
- Certificates are available in the My Courses area of your account.
- Please note: All course and certificate dates and times are on Eastern Time.
Getting Started
- See how our training works on the training process page.
- Watch our course navigation video for a quick tour of the online portal.
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- We’re here to help with training, billing, and technical support questions.
- Phone: 1-800-685-7610 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern)
- Email: info@CareCourses.com or techsupport@CareCourses.com (days, evenings, and weekends)
About Care Courses
- Care Courses offers over 50 professional development courses and one non-credit training tutorial on the CDA process.
- All professional development courses include clock hours, CEUs, and an official online certificate of completion.
- (The free CDA tutorial does not offer clock hours or a certificate.)
Tuition & Bundles
- Course tuition entitles one person to receive the clock hours and CEUs granted upon successful completion.
- Bundle pricing covers tuition for all courses included in the bundle.
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