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All child care courses are offered in partnership with the Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center and the Chesapeake College Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Training.

Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center Services provide comprehensive child care training services including certification courses, on-site training, training sessions that meet MSDE’s child care licensing requirements, and technical assistance (mentoring) on child-focused issues. For more information, go to www.cccrc.org.

Project Right Steps is a free program to assist parents and child care providers who are dealing with children ages birth through six who have “challenging behaviors”.

Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund provides scholarship funds for qualified child care providers who are seeking their Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. CCCRC provides a counselor who can assist providers who are approved for this scholarship fund.

This program is eligible for the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship! APPLY NOW!

Chesapeake HELPS! is a free information and referral line that assists callers in finding needed local services. Information is provided through a toll-free telephone hotline: 1-888-722-4577 or at www.chesapeakehelps.org.

The Resource Center is located on the Chesapeake College campus in the Early Childhood Development Building. Resource Center Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm. For more information, please call:

Peg Anawalt
Executive Director, 410-822-5400, ext. 2357

Donna Berger
Early Childhood Program Coordinator, 410-822-5400, ext. 2339

Deanna Tobin
Training and Technical Assistance, Specialist, 410-822-5400, ext. 2353

Lesley Fallon
Career and Professional Development Fund, Counselor, 410-822-5400, ext. 2358

Denise Taylor-Turner
Project Right Steps, Coordinator, 410-822-5400, ext. 2321

Chris Perkins
Chesapeake HELPS!, Coordinator, 410-822-5400, ext. 2325

In a continuing effort to meet the goal of quality, developmentally appropriate child care, every training course conducted through Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center will include discussion about inclusive care and focus on meeting the needs of individual children served in early care settings.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TRAINING
This course is designed to meet the training requirement for all child care providers who provide medication to children enrolled in their child care program. The course teaches child care providers to safely administer medications, properly store them and accurately complete recordkeeping.
Participants must also pass a 20 question test at the end of the course to receive a certificate. NOTE: Course was developed by the MD State Department of Education. Core of Knowledge: HSN 6 hrs. All students pay $60 course fee.

BASIC HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
This 5 hour state developed curriculum addresses Maryland Child Care Licensing requirements. Key topics for the training include: establishing and maintaining safe, healthy environments, teaching all children and youth safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries, record keeping and policy considerations, identification and reporting of child abuse, neglect and injurious treatment, sanitation practices and appropriate supervision of all children and youth at all times. Core of Knowledge: HSN 5 hrs. All students pay $40 course fee.

INCLUDING ALL CHILDREN & THE ADA
This course provides essential information that every child care and education professional needs to know about the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Go beyond the definition of ADA to learn inclusionary best practices, strategies and resources for implementing an early childhood or school age environment that is inclusive to all children and families. Core of Knowledge: SN 3 hrs. All students pay $25 course fee.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR CHILD CARE
This course is funded through the Project Security Blanket Grant from the Maryland State Department of Education. For more details, go to: www.projectsecurityblanket.org. New providers can use this to satisfy both the Emergency Preparedness and the Professionalism training component required during their first year of registration. This training is designed for child care center staff, family child care providers, and informal providers. Training will build upon basic child care licensing requirements and address additional areas of concern that are now in the forefront of emergency preparedness planning. Core of Knowledge: PRO 3 hrs/HSN 3 hrs. Level-Beginning. All students pay $15 course fee (this course is not subject to the $5 college registration fee).

CHILD CARE I: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
This course is designed to cover the growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Topics include social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development and an introduction to the child care profession. NOTE: Students must take Child Care I and Child Care II to meet the Office of Child Care (OCC) Child Care Preschool Teacher certification requirement. Core of Knowledge: Child Development-Beginning.
Perfect attendance is required. CEU’s awarded. Tuition: In-county $40, Out-of-county $45, Out-of-State $50. All students pay $215 course fee. (T)

SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE
This course is a study of appropriate curriculum activities for school-age child care providers and will assist students in developing skills in classroom management, communication and building self-esteem. This course meets the 45-hour education requirement set up by the Office of Child Care for certification as a school-age child care teacher. Core of Knowledge: COMBO. Level- Beginning. Perfect attendance required. CEU’s awarded. Tuition: In-county $40, Out-of-county $45, Out-of-State $50. All students pay $215 course fee. (T)

CHILD CARE II: ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
This course introduces the principles, materials, and methods used with young children from birth through age six to involve them in safe and educational activities. NOTE: Students must take Child Care I and Child Care II to meet the Office of Child Care (OCC) Child Care Preschool Teacher certification requirement. Core of Knowledge: COMBO. Level-Beginning. Perfect attendance is required. CEU’s awarded. Tuition: In-county $40, Out-of-county $45, Out-of-State $50. All students pay $215 course fee. (T)

INFANT DEVELOPMENT AND CARE
This course is designed to be an introduction to the field of infant child care. Students will focus on the growth and development of a child from conception through age three. This course meets the 45-hour education requirement set by the OCC for infant certification. Core of Knowledge: COMBO. Level-Beginning. Perfect attendance required. Tuition: In-county $40, Out-of-county $45, Out-of-State $50. All students pay $215 course fee. (T)

NUTRITION AND ACTIVE LEARNING
The nutritional and physical needs of today's children are examined, and child care professionals gain skills to promote a healthy lifestyle and overall wellness throughout childhood. Topics include strategies to inform families about nutritional food items, and developing physical and large motor activities and games. Core of Knowledge: HSN 3 hrs. All students pay $25 course fee.

MAKING FAMILIES WELCOME
This course provides child care providers with the tools for understanding positive partnerships with parents/guardians/family members. It is designed to help providers select a variety of ways for families to be represented in their classrooms so that the children feel comfortable and to stay connected to their families and community while they are in the child care setting. Core of Knowledge: COM 3 hrs. All students pay $25 course fee.

READY TO GROW!
This course is designed for child care providers interested in the benefits of creating a garden with children in their program. Participants will discuss the various developmental domains supported through gardening. Additional topics include developmentally appropriate ways to involve children in gardening activities and resources available for support. Core of Knowledge: CD 3 hrs. All students pay $25 course fee.

TAKING LEARNING OUTSIDE
Look beyond the slide and climber to the many ways outdoor learning environments and play spaces can be used to support child development and learning. Topics include activity planning, environmental design, and selection of materials and equipment. Core of Knowledge: CUR 3 hrs. All students pay $25 course fee.

ONLINE CHILD CARE COURSES

• There are no face-to-face meetings.
• Students must provide an email address when they register.
• Once you have registered, you must email dtobin@chesapeake.edu for further instructions.
• The weekend before the first class date, students receive an email with log in information.
• All students are expected to log in as of the first class date.
• Most courses have a required textbook. Books can be purchased online from www.howardccbooks.com

General guidelines for online classes: You will need access to a computer, the internet and Email to take these courses; sufficient computer skills
are required, including using a word processing program to write and save your work on your computer. Provide your email address with
your registration so we can send you log in instructions.

INFANT AND TODDLER CARE 45 HRS. ONLINE
Gain the skills necessary to work with infants and build communication skills to use with parents, co-workers and the public. Topics include growth and development, curriculum planning, goal setting, selection of age-appropriate materials, and methods for infants and toddlers birth to age 3. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement of 45 hours of infant-toddler curriculum training for child care teachers, directors, and family providers working with infants and toddlers. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a certificate. Textbook is included and will be provided as a download in the online course. All students pay $260 course fee.

PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM & ACTIVITIES 45 HRS. ONLINE
Become prepared for a position in a child care center or preschool. This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of training for child care teachers and directors working with preschoolers. Basic concepts of curriculum planning and implementation for children three to five years old are introduced. Topics include: teaching strategies, environment design, and implementation of best practices in early childhood education. This course and Child Growth & Development 45 hours are required to complete the 90-hour child care certification. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook prior to class. All students pay $260 course fee. (T)

SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE CURRICULUM 45 HRS. ONLINE
Gain the skills necessary to work in school-age child care programs. Topics include curriculum planning, age-appropriate materials and methods for children ages 6-13. This certification course satisfies the curriculum half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours of child care training for teachers, directors and coordinators working with school-age children. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook prior to class. All students pay $260 course fee. (T)

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 45 HRS. ONLINE
This certification course satisfies the child development half of the MSDE requirement of 90 hours for child care teachers and directors. Gain a broad overview of major concepts, theories and research related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the child from birth through age 12. This course and a 45-hour course in age-appropriate curriculum (preschool infant-toddler, or school-age) are required to complete the 90-hour certification for child care. You must successfully complete all course assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook prior to class. All students pay $260 course fee. (T)

CHILD CARE ADMINISTRATION ONLINE
This course prepares prospective directors to administer and manage a child care center. Topics include state requirements and compliance standards for physical facilities, licensing, insurance, and staffing child care programs. Other topics include recordkeeping, budget and bookkeeping, personnel selection, training and managing staff, food services, equipment, materials, and community involvement. This certification course satisfies the MSDE requirement for 45 hours of administrative training for child care center directors. You must successfully complete class assignments to receive a course certificate. Purchase textbook prior to class. All students pay $260 course fee. (T)

FAMILY CHILD CARE PRE-SERVICE ONLINE
This class satisfies state training requirements for Family Child Care applicants and new providers to start and operate a home-based child care business. Includes a total of 24 clock-hours: 4 clock-hours of training in each of the state approved Core of Knowledge areas: Child Development, Curriculum, Health, Safety & Nutrition, Special Needs, Professionalism, and Community. You must successfully complete all coursework to receive a certificate. Course materials are provided in the online course. All students pay $235 course fee.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS 9 HRS. ONLINE
This course introduces basic concepts of developing strong communication skills when working in a child care center. Topics include: speaking, writing, interpersonal communication strategies, and critical reading techniques, with a focus on communication with parents and co-workers, and communication issues within a typical child care day. Course materials provided in the online course. All students pay $95 course fee.

3 HOUR ONLINE CHILD CARE COURSES

These classes are designed to help you get your program aligned with MD EXCELS as well as to help you reach higher MD Child Care Credential levels. These courses are identified by MSDE in the Staff Credential (proposed) modifications for levels 2, 3 and 4, but would benefit all providers. All students pay $50 course fee. Please note the following about these courses:

You can complete online courses at your own pace, with instructor guidance; each one takes approximately three hours to complete (completion times may vary).
Once you have registered, you must email dtobin@chesapeake.edu to request login instructions.
You will need access to a computer, the internet and email to take an online course.
Please allow up to 5 business days for your account to become active.
No refunds or transfers.

RESOURCES THAT GUIDE DAILY PLANNING
This course is designed to provide child care and early childhood education professionals with an explanation of key concepts of curriculum planning and implementation, including frameworks, standards, guidelines, planning tools and state-approved curriculum resources aimed to promote quality programming and enhanced learning. Core of Knowledge: Cur 3 hrs.

PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Become more prepared to plan for a fun and safe playground, and learn the role of the child care provider in supervising and implementing safety procedures, from age appropriate and accessible playground equipment to appropriate supervision, and safety checks. Core of Knowledge: HSN 3 hrs.

THE CHILD CARE PROVIDER AS A PROFESSIONAL
Examine the components of professionalism that promote a successful work environment and relationships, including ethical codes of conduct, federal, state and local organizations that support professional development in child care and education. Core of Knowledge: Pro 3 hrs.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES
Take effective steps to develop professional and positive relationships with staff, children, families and the community through the practice of conflict resolution strategies. Examine typical situations that may lead to conflict, how to address conflict in a professional manner and promote resolution. MSDE Core of knowledge: Pro 3 hrs.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Learn how to access the many helpful resources that are available right in our community that can benefit children and families, and how to be an advocate for parents and children with ongoing needs related to health, education and referral services. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Com 3 hrs.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALES
Maryland has identified the ERS environmental rating scales as a quality improvement tool for child care programs participating in MD EXCELS. Learn how the ERS can be used to evaluate the child care environment, identify strengths and areas needing improvement, and increase your program’s quality. MSDE Core of Knowledge: Pro 3 hrs.

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The following Spanish course is offered online every month. You will have access to your classroom 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any
computer with Internet connection. For information on how to register for these courses, please contact Deanna Tobin 410-822-5400
ext 2353, dtobin@chesapeake.edu.

SPANISH IN THE CLASSROOM
This course is designed for teachers interested in learning the essential Spanish to bridge the communication gap with your Spanish-speaking students and parents. Students will learn new words in easy-to-digest bites, and each lesson will include Supplementary Material to help you keep expanding your vocabulary.

We'll start with the basics of Spanish pronunciation, and then we'll move right into simple words for everyday things, such as colors, numbers, and question words. Next, we'll get into what it's like on the first day of school as we go over words related to enrolling new students, conversing in the classroom, talking about rules and behavior, and basic vocabulary for various academic subjects. Finally, we'll delve into some survival phrases for the parent-teacher conference as you learn to describe how a child is doing, talk about academic or behavior problems. Core of Knowledge: COM 24 hrs. All students pay $110 course fee.

CEG 248 Online

Note: Due to the nature of grant funding, courses not listed in this schedule may be offered by the Chesapeake Child Care Resource Center. For more
information, call 410-822-5400, ext. 2357