C55290 - Infant/Toddler Care Certificate

Download as PDF

Program Code

C55290

Program Description

The Infant/Toddler Care curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to three years of age in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories, competency-based knowledge, and practice in actual settings with infants and toddlers.

Course work includes infant/toddler growth and development: physical/nutritional needs of infants and toddlers; safety issues in the care of infants and toddlers; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; design an implementation of appropriate curriculum; and other related topics.

Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant/toddler programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start Programs, and other infant/toddler programs.

Career Pathway Options

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education (Higher entrance standards required); Early Childhood Education Diploma (Higher entrance standards required); Infant/Toddler Care Certificate

Career Community

Professional Services

Program Length

2 semesters

Credential

Certificate