Child Care Provider

If you have questions or for more information about Child Care Provider Training, please contact Debbie Noble at 410-554-9561 or by email at Deborah.Noble@maryland.gov.

Program Description

This is a 16-week Partnership Training program to prepare individuals for certification and employment as a childcare provider. The program includes classroom and on-the-job training and is taught by an instructor from the Community College of Baltimore County.

Training curriculum topics include:

• Growth and development of children
• Activities for young children
• Communication skills for child care
• Group care of infants and toddlers
• Childcare of the school age child
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Community-based internship

Program Requirements

• 18 years of age
• 6th grade reading comprehension level and basic math skills
• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to lift and move children up to 30 pounds or more
• Ability to see details at close range
• Ability to hear and give verbal instructions in person under noisy conditions
• Ability to change from one task to another
• Complete a background check and health clearance

Employment Outlook

Employment opportunities for Childcare Providers are expected to decline by 2% by 2032. The average hourly wage in Maryland is $16.33​​.

Authorization Requirements

1. Category: Career & Technology Training
   Subcategory: Partnership – Child care
2. Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
   Subcategory: Addictions Assessment
3. Category: Employment Services
   Subcategory: WTC Training Graduates
4. Category: WTC RTS Support
   Subcategory: OT-PT Back Class

For consumers on the Autism Spectrum add the following item:

5. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Support-Group
6. Category: WTC Autism Services Training
   Subcategory: Autism Employment Support-Group

Uniform Requirements

Please list uniforms on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for Child Care Training uniforms is $250. WTC staff will order uniforms.

Sign Language Interpreting

Please include Communication Services on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for sign language interpreting for Deaf consumers is $65,129. WTC staff will arrange t​his service.

Transportation

Please include Transportation on the student’s plan. Estimated cost for transportation to internships is $900. WTC staff will arrange this service.

IPE Requirements and Estimated Costs

• Service Category: WTC Career and Technology Training
• Partnership Childcare Training – $6,750
• Service Category: Goods/Services Required for Training or Employment
• Uniforms – $250
• Service Category: Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Background Check/Fingerprinting – $120
• Service Category: Communication Services
• Communication – $65,129
• Service Category: Transportation
• ​Transportation – $900

Child Care Provider Handout