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Become a Certified Child Care Provider

Earn Child Care career industry certification and prepare for success at FCC. Each program meets MD State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements and aligns with MD Staff Credentials Levels 2-4.

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Courses (Sequence Not Required)

Infant and Toddler Care*
• CHI300 Child Growth and Development
• CHI311 Infant and Toddler Care
• CHI313 Supporting Breastfeeding


Preschool Child Care*
• CHI300 Child Growth and Development
• CHI301 Preschool Curriculum and Activities


School Age Child Care*
• CHI300 Child Growth and Development
• CHI302 School Age Child Care


Child Care Director*
• Any program track above and
• CHI310 Child Care Administration

*All above tracks must also include:
• CHI102 Basic Health and Safety Training
• CHI331 Including all Children and the ADA
• CHI339 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals


Duration & Format
• Program Duration: Three-five months
• Timing: Self-paced classes
• Online Learning Format

Requirements
• Textbook/s purchase required prior to class start - see Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees**
• Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): $1,100 to $1,600
Registration Fees
Textbooks Costs
Financial Assistance Options

Credentials & Certifications
• FCC Completion Award (per course)
• Digital credential for successful completion of CHI300 and CHI301

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience**
• N/A for this program

Career Pathways
Learn more about Child Care Provider career growth opportunities.

Contact Us
**Contact Career & Technical Training at CEBusiness@frederick.edu for details.


Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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CHI102

Tuition $35.00

Fees: $70.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (8/25/2025-12/12/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28799

Section Number: 1

Location: Online

CHI331

Tuition $25.00

Fees: $50.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (8/25/2025-12/12/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28811

Section Number: 1

Location: Online

CHI313

Tuition $25.00

Fees: $50.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (8/25/2025-12/12/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28810

Section Number: 1

Location: Online

CHI300

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (9/5/2025-10/24/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28803

Section Number: 1

Location: Online

Eligible for digital credential: Child Care Preschool Teacher

CHI311

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (9/8/2025-10/27/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28808

Section Number: 1

Location: Online

CHI301

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (9/8/2025-10/27/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28805

Section Number: 1

Location: Online

Eligible for digital credential: Child Care Preschool Teacher

CHI302

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (9/10/2025-10/29/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28832

Section Number: 1

Location: Online

CHI350

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (9/30/2025-11/25/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28812

Section Number: 1

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CHI311

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (10/6/2025-11/24/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28809

Section Number: 2

Location: Online

CHI301

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (10/6/2025-11/24/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28806

Section Number: 2

Location: Online

Eligible for digital credential: Child Care Preschool Teacher

CHI302

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (10/8/2025-12/3/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28833

Section Number: 2

Location: Online

CHI310

Tuition $130.00

Fees: $220.00

Online 24/7 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (10/9/2025-12/4/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 28807

Section Number: 1

Location: Online