Program: Child Care Provider - Community College of Baltimore County

Program Description

Child Care Providers attend to children in schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. They perform a variety of tasks such as dressing, feeding, and overseeing play; are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children in their care; and work as part of a team. CCBC offers four different course series options for students interested in this career track (see options below). The instruction in these scenarios includes skills for relating well to children and their parents or caregivers.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:

meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education for child care providers;
demonstrate effective skills to work in child care settings as a professional.;
employ proper professional communication and employability skills in the workplace while serving as a child care professional; and
perform to a professional standard the operation of child care centers or as a family provider.

Program Credentials

Successful Completion

CCBC Credential:

Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will be awarded a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate. Students will receive their 99 hour child care certificate and be eligible for their state certification.

Certifying Organization:

Maryland State Department of Education https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/733

Financial Aid and Payment Options

CCBC currently offers Continuing Education (CE) financial aid to those who qualify. We package public and private funding options to benefit students which include COVID-19 relief funding, the Maryland Sequence Scholarship, CCBC Opportunity Grant funding, Maryland Promise, and Baltimore County College Promise. Financial aid funding is available for select CE courses and programs.

Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.

For more information about funding resources and how to apply for them, please contact the CCBC Continuing Education Information Center at 443-840-4700.

Program Length

16 to 20 weeks

Childcare courses begin monthly at the Randallstown Extension Center, Essex Campus, Catonsville Campus, and Dundalk Campus. Courses are also offered online.

Program Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is NOT required for program entry but may be required for employment. All students must be computer literate and have Internet access.

All childcare providers are required to maintain active CPR certification.

Application Process

To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Prior Learning Assessment

This program has potential options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning, based on previous coursework or articulated coursework from an approved curriculum. A maximum of 74 hours may be earned from prior learning. There are no prior learning course waiver(s) for the Family Provider option.

Program Course Sequence

Child Care Provider/Child Care Teacher Preschool: Student objective is to become a family childcare provider in the home, or to work in a daycare center as senior staff or director.

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees	Textbook Information (approx cost- subject to change)* Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook
CHI 019 or CHI043	Child Care 1 Growth and Development or Child Care I Growth and Development online	45	$290 T-$87/F-$203	CHI 019: Child Development; G-W / Decker; ISBN# 9781631260384 $96.00* Or CHI 043: Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
CHI 020 or CHI 044	Child Care 2 Activities for Young Children or Child Care 2 Activities for Young Children Online	45	$290 T-$87/F-$203	CHI 020: Working with Young Children G-W / Herr; ISBN#1635637252 $106.65* or CHI 044: Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale ISBN-13: 978-0807745496 OR ISBN-10: 0807745499 $27.70*
CHI 031	Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals	9	$109 T-$33/F-$76	None
Child Care Provider Totals:		99	$689 T-$207 F-$482	$230.35*

Child Care Family Provider: Student objective is to open a family provider daycare in their home.

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees	Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change)
CHI 035	Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 1	4	$55 T-$17/F-$38	Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
CHI 036	Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 2	4	$55 T-$17/F-$38	Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
CHI 037	Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 3	4	$55 T-$17/F-$38	Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
CHI 038	Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 4	4	$55 T-$17/F-$38	Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
CHI 039	Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 5	4	$55 T-$17/F-$38	Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
CHI 040	Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 6	4	$55 T-$17/F-$38	Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
Child Care Family Provider Totals:		24	$330 T-$102/F-$228

Child Care Teacher School Age: Student objective is to work in an after-school program for children ages 6-12.

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Costs

T = Tuition/F = Fees

*Textbook Information

(approximate cost- subject to change)

Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook

CHI 019

or

CHI 043

Child Care 1 Growth and Development

or

Child Care I Growth and Development Online

45

$290

T-$87/F-$203

Child Development; G-W / Decker; ISBN# 9781631260384

$96.00*

Or

Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase

CHI 033

Or

CHI 015

Child Care: The School Age Child

Or

Child Care: The School Age Child Online

45

$290

T - $87/F-203

School Age Care Environment Rating Scale; Harms;

ISBN-13: 978-0807745496 OR ISBN-10: 0807745499

$27.70*

CHI 031

Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals

9

$109

T-$33/F-$76

None

Child Care School Age Provider Totals:

99

$689

T-$$207

F-$482

$123.70*

Child Care Infant/Toddler Provider: Student objective is to acquire certification to work with infants and toddlers.

Course Number	Course Title	Course Hours	Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees	Textbook Information (approx cost- subject to change)* Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook
CHI 019 or CHI 043	Child Care 1 Growth and Development or Child Care I Growth and Development Online	45	$290 T-$87/F-$203	Child Development G-W / Decker; ISBN# 9781631260384 $96.00* Or Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
CHI 032	Group Care of Infants and Toddlers	45	$280 T-$84/F-$196	Online supplement handouts provided in Brightspace
CHI 031	Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals	9	$109 T-$33/F-$76	None
Child Care Infant/Toddler Provider Totals:		99	$679 T-$204 F-$475	$96.00*

Additional Information

Course Substitutions:
Courses from other community colleges may be similar, but need to be reviewed by the Coordinator prior to registration.

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

Skills for Success:
See Technical Standards at end of this document.

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.

Students who complete CHI 019/043 and CHI 020/044 can receive college credit for the Early Childhood Development degree if they successfully demonstrate content proficiency by scoring an 80% or better on the Teacher Education Proficiency Exam administered by CCBC’s School of Wellness, Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences.

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Program Contact Information

For more information email CEHealth@ccbcmd.edu

Technical Standards

Technical Standards for CCBC’s Childcare Certification Training Series

The primary goal of The Community College of Baltimore County’s Child Care series is to prepare individuals interested in working with young children, infants or pre-adolescents for an entry-level position (with room for growth) in group child care centers. The duties of a Child Care worker require the ability to routinely lift children and sustain long hours of active work. They need to maintain a safe play environment for children while also supporting children’s emotional and social development. Their duties also require them to have good communication skills for communicating with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Following is a partial listing of the types of skills typically required for adequate job performance:

Physical Requirements:

A. Sufficient strength and mobility to:

Lift or move children up to 50 pounds or more
Climbing, balancing, and stooping

B. Fine motor coordination sufficient to perform precise tasks such as:

Physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving your whole body
Assembling and handling playground equipment
Assisting in preparing food and serving meals

C. Adequate vision to:

See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

D. Sufficient hearing to:

Hear and give verbal instructions in person under noisy conditions
Identify and understand the speech of another person

Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism:

A. Have the ability to:

Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with others
Provide customer and personal services, including the ability to perform customer needs assessment, meet quality matters standards, and evaluate customer satisfaction
Commit to learning and understanding new principles and methods for curriculum and training design
Commit to following approved standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures given by the Maryland State Department of Education
Interact in a professional manner with many personalities and attitudes and with people from many different backgrounds
Maintain proper certifications required to perform the duties of the profession

B. Sufficient communication skills to:

Provide information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, written form, email, and in person
Communicate with people outside of the organization and representing the organization to customers
Communicate with children’s parents about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
Communicate in a calm and professional manner

Intellectual Ability and Emotional Stability To:

Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills
Exercise independent judgment to properly perform tasks at hand
Support children’s emotional and social development, including encouraging understanding of others and developing a positive self- concept
Work with young children, infants and/or pre-adolescents from various backgrounds and with different levels of emotional stability and social development
Work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced, stressful environment
Maintain calm during emergency situations
Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and appropriately communicate the issue to their parents

Environment Requirements:

Working in an environment that is often noisy
Working in an often times stressful and fast paced environment
Working in an environment where you will be exposed to bodily fluids