Skip Navigation

Return to Campus Information ››

HCC Main Campus
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia MD, 21044
Laurel College Center
312 Marshall Avenue, Suite 205
Laurel, MD 20707
Training & Development Solution
Maryland Innovation Center
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive
Columbia MD 21046
Take a Virtual Tour
Take an interactive look at HCC's campus
 
Background
 
 

Requirements for Child Care Positions

Early Childhood Education training.

Start & Advance In Your Career

Below includes a listing of child care positions along with a set of courses that we offer to help you reach your professional goals. 

Professional Goal: Child Care Teacher Preschool 90 hrs

  • Child Growth & Development (45 hrs)
  • Preschool Curriculum & Activities (45 hrs)
  • Communication Skills (9 hrs)
  • Including all Children and the ADA (3 hrs),
  • Basic Health and Safety Training

Professional Goal: Child Care Teacher Infant/Toddler 90 hrs

  • Child Growth & Development (45 hrs)
  • Infant & Toddler Care (45 hrs)
  • Communication Skills (9 hrs)
  • Including all Children and the ADA (3 hrs) 
  • Supporting Breastfeeding (3 hrs)
  • Basic Health and Safety Training 

Professional Goal: Child Care Teacher School Age 90 hrs

  • Child Growth & Development (45 hrs)
  • School Age Curriculum (45 hrs)
  • Communication Skills (9 hrs)
  • Including all Children and the ADA (3 hrs) 
  • Basic Health and Safety Training

Professional Goal: Child Care Director

  • Teacher 90 hrs (above) plus Child Care Administration

Professional Goal: Family Child Care Provider

  • Family Child Care Pre-Service
  • SIDS
  • Emergency Prep
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Including all Children and the ADA
  • Medication Administration
  • Supporting Breastfeeding (if caring for under age two)
  • Basic Health and Safety Training
Giving makes a difference! Your support helps students along their pathways to success.