Infant and Toddler Care Certificate

The curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from infancy to 3 years of age in diverse learning environments. Students will combine learned theories, competency-based knowlege, and practice in actual settings with infants and toddlers.

Course work includes infant/toddler growth and development; physical/nutritional needs of infants and toddlers; safety issues in the care of infants and toddlers; care and guidance; communication skills with families and children; design and implementation of appropriate curriculum; and other related topics.

Graduates should be prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant/toddler programs in early childhood settings. Employment opportunities include child development and child care programs, preschools, public and private schools, recreational centers, Early Head Start programs, and other infant/toddler programs.

Infant and Toddler Care Certificate Education Requirements

Faculty

Sharon Little Faculty Early Childhood

Carilyn Raymond SPCC Faculty