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Childcare Provider

This is a 16-week course in partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) that prepares individuals with disabilities for certification and employment as childcare providers.

The program includes classroom and on-the-job training and is taught by a CCBC instructor.

Training Includes:

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

Program Requirements:

At least 18 years of age
6th-grade reading comprehension and basic math skills
High school diploma or GED
Ability to lift and move children up to 50 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
Background check and health clearance

One male and five female students sitting around a table with an instructor. The room is decorated with student art and toys.

The program includes training with a CCBC instructor.

A baby boy holding a block while a young woman looks on.

Childcare provider students gain valuable on-the-job experience with internships in the community.

A young man sitting in a chair reading a book to a little girl, who is also sitting in a chair.

Students learn about child development, infant care, creating activities for young children, and more!

Childcare Provider

Training Includes:

Program Requirements:

​Childcare Provider Handout

Childcare Provider Handout