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CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
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 | $319 ($114 tuition + $205 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
7570 Online 1/10–2/28
7571 Online 4/18–6/6
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 | $319 ($114 tuition + $205 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
7572 Online 1/22–3/12
7573 Online 4/16–6/4
Child Care Administration
This course prepares prospective directors to administer and manage a
child care center. Topics include state requirements and compliance stan-
dards 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, equip-
ment, 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 assign-
ments to receive a course certificate. This class is held in partnership with
Howard Community College.
Note: 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.
CHI310 | 45 hours | $319 ($114 tuition + $205 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
7574 Online 2/5–3/26
7575 Online 5/14–6/18
CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Including All Children and the ADA
This course provides essential information that every child care and
education professional needs to know about the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Go beyond the definition of ADA to
learn inclusionary best practices, strategies and resources for implement-
ing an early childhood or school age environment that is inclusive to all
children and families.
Note: You may register for and begin this class anytime between the first
and last class dates. You will receive login instructions via email after you
register.
CHI331 | 3 hours | $50 ($15 tuition + $35 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
7578 Online 1/3–3/23
7580 Online 4/10–6/15
ONL Note: Multiple sections are available for this course. Please
ensure the one for which you are registering is the date you want.
Access information will be sent 24-48 hours before class start date.