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Administration of Child Development Centers
Presents management practices and the administrative functions of child
development center directors. Covers state requirements for physical facilities,
staffing and designing programs. Covers budgeting and financing of child
development centers. Prerequisites: Child Development & Behavior; Schools &
Society; Observing, Recording, & Assessing Behavior; Activities I for Children; Child
Health, Safety & Nutrition. (Also offered for credit as ECD212)
Note: Prerequisites: CHI113 and CHI114 or CHI135. This is a Hybrid course with an
online component and class meetings. The class meets every other Saturday.
CHI131 | 37.5 hours | $426 ($357 tuition + $69 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: Anne Dayhoff
3108 S 9am - 1:15pm 3/25–5/13* FCC/H206
*No class 4/1.
Child Growth and Development
This certification course satisfies the child development half of the MSDE
requirement of 90 hours for child care teachers and directors. Gain a broad overview
of major concepts, theories and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive,
and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This course and a
45-hour course in age-appropriate curriculum (preschool infant-toddler, or school-
age) are required to complete the 90-hour certification for child care. Aligns with
MD Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4. You must successfully complete all course
assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook from FCC Bookstore
prior to class. This class is held in partnership with Howard Community College.
Note: A textbook is required for this class
CHI300 | 45 hours | $314 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3115 Online 1/6–2/24
3117 Online 4/21–6/2
Preschool Curriculum and Activities
Become prepared for a position in a child care center or preschool. This certification
course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of training
for child care teachers and directors working with preschoolers. Basic concepts
of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old
are introduced. Topics include: teaching strategies, environment design, and
implementation of best practices in early childhood education. Aligns with MD
Staff Credential (proposed) levels 2-4. This course and Child Growth & Development
45 hours are required to complete the 90-hour child care certification. You must
successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase
textbook from FCC Bookstore prior to class. This class is held in partnership with
Howard Community College.
Note: A textbook is required for this class.
CHI301 | 45 hours | $314 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3128 Online 1/11–2/22
3129 Online 4/19–5/31
School Age Child Care
Gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care programs. Topics include
curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and methods for children ages 6-13.
This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90
hours of child care training for teachers, directors and coordinators working with
school-age children. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a
course certificate. Purchase textbook from FCC Bookstore prior to class. This class is
held in partnership with Howard Community College.
Note: A textbook is required for this class.
CHI302 | 45 hours | $314 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3131 Online 1/20–3/3
3133 Online 4/17–6/5
Infant and Toddler Care
Gain the skills necessary to work with infants 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 3. This certification course satisfies
the MSDE requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler curriculum training for child
care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers, and
also satisfies the 9-hour communication skills requirement. You must successfully
complete class assignments to receive a certificate. Textbook is included and will be
provided as a download in the online course. This class is held in partnership with
Howard Community College.
Note: Textbook is included in price of course.
CHI311 | 45 hours | $314 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3118 Online 1/11–2/22
3120 Online 5/3–6/21
Child Care Administration
This course prepares prospective directors to administer and manage a child care
center. Topics include state requirements and compliance standards for physical
facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing child care programs. Other topics
include recordkeeping, budget and bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and
managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community involvement.
This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement for 45 hours of administrative
training for child care center directors. You must successfully complete class
assignments to receive a course certificate. A separate materials purchase is required
to access this online course. Instead of a textbook, this course uses an electronic text
and video resources that are incorporated into your course experience. Purchase
either the access key with eBook or the access key and loose-leaf book, available at
This class is held in
partnership with Howard Community College.
Note: This course uses electronic text and video resources that are
incorporated into your course experience. Purchase either the access
key with eBook or the access key and loose-leaf book, available at
CHI310 | 45 hours | $314 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3109 Online 2/6–3/20
3110 Online 5/15–6/19
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
Online Course
Eligible for senior tuition waiver.
Eligible for disabled & retired tuition waiver.
See pages 52 & 53.