An infants and toddlers child care teacher works for a child care center providing care and educational experiences for children at birth through age 2. He or she develops lesson plans, integrates curriculums, teaches lessons, establishes age-appropriate environments, disciplines children, maintains records and interacts with parents.This program meets the state requirements for the 90 clock hours of training in an infants and toddlers program for children birth through age 2.
You must be at least age 18 and have a high school diploma or GED®.
Successful completion of reading and writing placement tests or evidence of successful college coursework is required prior to registration.
orCCT-434 Growth and Development in Early Childhood (online)orCCT-452 Growth and Development in Early Childhood (hybrid)
OR
CCT-102 Materials and Methods for Early Childhood Educationor CCT-338 Materials and Methods for Early Childhood Education (hybrid)
AND
CCT-103 Infants & Toddlers: Development & Care or CCT-435 Infants & Toddlers: Development & Care (hybrid)
View current course offerings. Not all courses are offered in every schedule.
90 hours
$880
None. However, courses meet the state-mandated training for employment in licensed Maryland facilities.
Many other child care courses are offered on a regular basis.
$7.50-10/hr.
*Unless noted, cost does not include any required textbooks, applicable licensing fees, background check fees, testing fees, etc. **Wages are based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and are estimates only.
For information about advancing your career, view our Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education Pathways or call the Admissions office at 410-386-8430.