AACC’s Teacher Education and Child Care (TEACH) Institute provides preparation for the Child Development Associate credential as well as continuing education for child care professionals.
Experienced child care providers seeking lead teacher positions in child care centers specifically for infants and toddlers, preschool-age, and/or school-age children can fulfill Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Child Care requirements for teachers and senior staff with training from AACC. Training consists of two noncredit courses. Study the aspects of growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Explore the principles of learning, learning environments and activities. Successful completion requires 75% or better on all assessments.
This program consists of two courses:
Total Hours: 90
Note: Students must be 16 or older. Successful completion of ECT-305 Child Growth and Development and ECT-328 Methods and Materials: Infants and Toddlers meets state requirements for teachers in infant care.
This program costs $800 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.
This program consists of two courses:
Total Hours: 90
Note: Students must be 16 or older. Successful completion of ECT-305 Child Growth and Development and ECT-306 Methods and Materials: Early Childhood meets state requirement for teachers in preschool programs.
This program costs $800 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.
This program consists of two courses:
Total Hours: 90
Note: Students must be 16 or older. Successful completion of ECT-305 Child Growth and Development and ECT-370 Methods and Materials: School-Age meets state requirements for teachers in school-age programs.
This program costs $800 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.
Do you work for a child care center? Does your staff need to learn new skills and keep their license current? Reach out. We can set up a contract for a noncredit course approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. Each class has a content code that corresponds to the Core of Knowledge requirements which vary by the type of provider. Learn what requirements apply to you by contacting MSDE’s Office of Child Care at 410-767-7852.
Considering credit studies in child care? Learn more about the following credit degree and others like it in teaching and child care.
Associate of Applied Science Early Childhood Development
This degree is designed for students interested in becoming a lead teacher or director of a child care center or the director of a before- or after-school program.
Learn more about this program.
