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.
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. 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.
Students entering this program should 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.
Career Outlook: 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.
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnKS2W3Z4k8. Explore career and training opportunities at:https://ccbcmd.emsicareercoach.com/.
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
CCBC Pathway
Education Pathway. Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs. Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study. You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.
Financial Aid and Payment Options
We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education 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.
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.
This program is eligible for Baltimore County Public School Blueprint funding.
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
|
Textbook Information
(approx cost- subject to change)
Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
CHI019
or
CHI043
|
Child Care 1 Growth and Development
or
Child Care I Growth and Development online
|
45
|
CHI 019: Child Development; G-W / Decker; ISBN# 9781685842284
$105.00*
Or
CHI 043: Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
|
$319
T-$96/F-$223
|
|
CHI020
or
CHI044
|
Child Care 2 Activities for Young Children
or
Child Care 2 Activities for
Young Children Online
|
45
|
CHI 020: Working with Young Children- G-W / Herr; ISBN#9781685842116 $99.96*
or
CHI 044: Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
|
$319
T-$96/F-$223
|
|
Child Care Provider Totals:
|
|
90
|
$204.96 |
$638
T-$192
F-$446
|
Child Care Family Provider: Student objective is to open a family provider daycare in their home.
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
CHI035
|
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 1
|
4
|
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55
T-$17/F-$38
|
|
CHI036
|
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 2
|
4
|
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55
T-$17/F-$38
|
|
CHI037
|
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 3
|
4
|
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55
T-$17/F-$38
|
|
CHI038
|
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 4
|
4
|
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55
T-$17/F-$38
|
|
CHI039
|
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 5
|
4
|
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55
T-$17/F-$38
|
|
CHI040
|
Family Child Care Pre-Service Module 6
|
4
|
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase |
$55
T-$17/F-$38
|
|
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
|
*Textbook Information
(approximate cost- subject to change)
Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook
|
Costs
T = Tuition/F = Fees
|
|
|
CHI019
or
CHI043
|
Child Care 1 Growth and Development
or
Child Care I Growth and Development Online
|
45
|
Child Development; G-W / Decker; ISBN# 9781631260384
$96.00*
Or
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
|
$319
T-$96/F-$223
|
|
|
CHI015
|
Child Care: The School Age Child Online
|
45
|
School Age Care Environment Rating Scale; Harms;
ISBN-13: 978-0807745496 OR ISBN-10: 0807745499
$27.70*
|
$319
T - $96/F-$223
|
|
|
Child Care School Age Provider Totals:
|
|
90
|
|
$638
T-$192
F-$446
|
|
Child Care Infant/Toddler Provider: Student objective is to acquire certification to work with infants and toddlers.
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approx cost- subject to change)
Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
CHI 019
or
CHI 043
|
Child Care 1 Growth and Development
or
Child Care I Growth and Development Online
|
45
|
Child Development G-W / Decker; ISBN# 9781631260384
$96.00*
Or
Online Materials Provided within course, no textbook to purchase
|
$319
T-$96/F-$223
|
|
CHI 032
|
Group Care of Infants and Toddlers
|
45
|
Online supplement handouts provided in Brightspace |
$319
T-$96/F-$223
|
|
Child Care Infant/Toddler Provider Totals:
|
|
90
|
$96.00 |
$638
T-$192
F-$446
|
Optional Course for Child Care Provider/Child Care Teacher Preschool, Child Care School Age Provider, Child Care Infant/Toddler Provider (not financial aid eligible)
|
Course Number
|
Course Title
|
Course Hours
|
Textbook Information
(approx cost- subject to change)
Refer to Campus Bookstore for appropriate Textbook
|
Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
|
|
CHI031
|
Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals
|
9
|
None
|
$109
T-$33/F-$76
|
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.
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA. Explore career and training opportunities at https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
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