Program Outcomes
Successful Completion
CCBC Credential:
Students will earn a CCBC Workforce Training Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will receive their 99 hour child care certificate and be eligible for their state certification.
Certifying Organization:
Maryland State Department of Education
Career Opportunities:
Demand for this position is high and many local daycare facilities are looking to fill positions. This training can also be the first step to pursue a career in education or social work. Without certification in Maryland, you cannot become a senior staff or director of a childcare center or run in-home daycare.
Program Course Sequence
Students must complete Child Care Part 1 (CHI 019) before taking Child Care II (CHI 020).
Scenario 1: Student objective is to become a family childcare provider in the home, or to work in a daycare center as senior staff or director.
1. Child Care 1 Growth and Development: CHI 019 or Child Care 1 Growth and Development Online: CHI 043
2. Child Care 2 Growth and Development: CHI 020 or Child Care 2 Growth and Development Online: CHI 044
- Textbook/Materials:
- Working with Young Children; Herr; ISBN 1631260243; $93.30 (CHI 020) or
- GW Online for Working with Young Children; Herr; ISBN 1631260359; $85.30 (CHI 044)
3. Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $657-$697 (Tuition-$349-$359/Fees-$308-$338)
- Textbook/Materials: $170.60 - $178.60
Scenario 2: Student objective is to open a family provider daycare in their home.
1. Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 1: CHI 035
2. Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 2: CHI 036
3. Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 3: CHI 037
4. Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 4: CHI 038
5. Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 5: CHI 039
6. Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 6: CHI 040
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $294 (Tuition-$174/Fees-$120)
Scenario 3: Student objective is to work in an after-school program for children ages 6-12.
1. Child Care 1 Growth and Development: CHI 019 or Child Care 1 Growth and Development Online: CHI 043
2. Child Care: The School Age Child: CHI 033
- Textbook/Materials:
- School Age Care Environment Rating Scale; published by Hamrs; ISBN 0807755095; $30.60
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $558-$578 (Tuition-$325-$425/Fees-$133-$253)
- Textbook/Materials: $115.90
Scenario 4: Student objective is to acquire certification to work with infants and toddlers.
1. Child Care 1 Growth and Development: CHI 019 or Child Care 1 Growth and Development Online: CHI 043
2. Child Care 2 Growth and Development: CHI 020 or Child Care 2 Growth and Development Online: CHI 044
- Textbook/Materials:
- Working with Young Children; ISBN 1605254363 $85.30
3. Group Care of Infants and Toddlers: CHI 032
- Textbook/Materials:
- Online supplement handouts provided in Blackboard
Program Costs
- Tuition/Fees: $807 (Tuition-$530/Fees-$277)
- Textbook/Materials: $162.20
Additional Offerings:
CPR Certification: CPS 001; childcare providers are required to maintain active CPR certification
Communication Skills Training: CHI 031; 9-hour requirement for 99-hour certification
Medication Administration: CHI 042; state-approved course meets 6-hour requirement for providers to administer medication
Credential Booster Classes: Instruction in higher Maryland Child Care Credential levels to help daycare providers be aligned with Maryland EXCELS (Excellence Counts in Early Learning and School-age Care)
- CHI 057 Age & Developmentally Appropriate Supervision
- CHI 068 Conflict Resolution Strategies
- CHI 067 Cultural Competencies and Awareness
- CHI 066 Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- CHI 065 Family and Community Partnerships
- CHI 063 Including All Children and the ADA
- CHI 054 Introduction to Environmental Rating Scale
- CHI 061 Nutrition and Active Living
- CHI 056 Observation and Assessment Birth-12
- CHI 062 Playground Safety
- CHI 058 Positive Child Guidance and Discipline Theory
- CHI 059 Resources that Guide Daily Planning
- CHI 064 Supporting Children with Disabilities
- CHI 060 Taking Learning Outside
- CHI 055 The Child Care Provider as a Professional
- CHI 031 Communication Skills
Course Substitutions: Courses from other community colleges may be similar, but need to be reviewed by the Coordinator prior to registration.
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