Infant and Toddler Care (ONL)

This 45-hour certification course satisfies half of the curriculum portion of the MSDE requirement for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers, and satisfies the 9-hour communication skills requirement. Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and toddlers and build communication skills to use with parents, co-workers and the public. Topics include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age three. This course, along with the 45-hour Child Growth & Development course plus the 45-hour Preschool Curriculum and Activities course, is required to complete the 135-hour infant and toddler child care certification. Aligns with MD Staff Credential levels 2-4.