Early Childhood Education FAQs
For Spanish FAQs visit: Clases de Educaci¨®n Infantil, Preguntas Mas Frequentes
You can do so by mail, internet, fax, or simply come by to one of our locations? See Registration Options.
Yes, you will earn a certificate for every class completed and passed plus the corresponding CEUs (Continuing Education Units).
No, these classes are not transferable towards a college degree.
The first thing you need to do is call the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Childhood, 240-314-1400 or 240-314-1401 to schedule an orientation. MSDE provides you with a registration to open your family child care. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAPP only provides the classes needed as part of the licensing requirements.
The phone number is 240-314-1400.
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24 hour Class + (Sudden Infant death syndrome)
- ECH197 Family Child Care; Pre-service module series
- ECS047 Abra su guarder¨ªa en casa
- *** The 90 hours can substitute 24-hour class
Emergency Preparedness Training
- ECH172 Emergency Preparedness Training
- ECS063 Preparaci¨®n para emergencias
Medication Administration
- ECH257 Medication Administration Training
- ECS069 Administraci¨®n de medicamentos
Americans with Disabilities Act
- ECH271 Including All Children and the ADA
- ECS082 Integrando a ni?os con discapacidades en el aula
Supporting Breastfeeding
- ECS100 Lactancia
- ECH292 Supporting Breastfeeding
Health and Safety Training
- ECH305 Health and Safety
- ECS110 Salud y seguridad
- CPR and First Aid for children and infants
45 hours in Child Development :
- ECH205 Child Growth and Development
- ECS023 Crecimiento y desarrollo infantil
(Choose one, or both)***
45 hours in Curriculum (preschool***)
- ECH207 Planning Curricula for Child Care
- ECS027 Planificaci¨®n de curr¨ªculos para centros de cuidado infantil
45 hour Infant and Toddlers (infants and toddlers***)
- ECH208 Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Planning
- ECS049 Desarrollo y planificaci¨®n de curr¨ªculos para beb¨¦s
Communications
- ECH170 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals
- ECS042 T¨¦cnicas de comunicaci¨®n
Americans with Disabilities Act
- ECH271 Including All Children and the ADA
- ECS082 Integrando a ni?os con discapacidades en el aula
Supporting Breastfeeding
- ECH292 Supporting Breastfeeding
- ECS100 Lactancia
Health and Safety Training
- ECH305 Health and Safety
- ECS110 Salud y seguridad
- CPR and First Aid for children and infants
Yes there are. For more information, please visit (PDF, )
Visit MSDE for more information:
- GED or High School Diploma
- 120 hours of classes
- (ECS023, ECS027 or ECS049, and ECS028 Spanish classes)
- (ECH205, ECH207 or ECH208 and ECH132 English classes)
- 480 Working with children in a classroom setting
- Professional Resource File (Portfolio)
- Parents Questioners
- Observation
- Exam with the Council for Professional Recognition
The toll free number is 1-800-424-4310.
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Yes, you can get up to 6 credits.
For more information, please contact Dr. Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez, Program Director/Chair ECE Credit Programs. sonia.pruneda-hernandez@montgomerycollege.edu
You may also visit Early Childhood Education Technology AAS. degree.