Maryland Child Care Credential
AACC’s child care courses meet the Maryland Child Care Credential requirements established by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Child Care. Each class has a content area code that corresponds to the Core of Knowledge requirements. The codes are:

C — Curriculum
D — Child development
H — Health, safety and nutrition
L — Community
P — Professionalism
S — Special needs

For information on the credentialing program and specific education requirements for each credential level, contact the MSDE Office of Child Care at 410-767-7852.

Family Provider Start Up Classes - Anyone becoming a family child care provider after July 1, 2008 must take all six of the family child care pre-service modules listed at the beginning of the general interest section.

Pre-service Training - You must take CDA 305, CDA 306 and DYC 399 to meet pre-service training requirements for teachers (senior staff) in a preschool program.

Behavioral and Emotional Support - These classes are funded through a contract from the Anne Arundel County Partnerships for Children, Youth and Families.

General Interest - These courses meet the MSDE/OCC requirements for hours of continuing education and for the Maryland Child Care Credential for child care providers.

Health

Infant Toddler Care

Infant Toddler Care Modules - Earn your Infant/Toddler Pre-service Training (45 hours) required by the state one of two easy ways. Either enroll in DAC 328 and attend all 18 sessions or complete all 8 modules at your own pace. Enroll in one or all of these classes in any order over any number of terms. After completing the series, take and pass an exam on infant and toddler care to earn three credits toward a college degree. Textbooks are available at the College Bookstore and recommended for students planning to complete the series and take the exam.

School-Age Child Care - Successful completion of CDA 305 Child Care — Child Growth and Development, DAC 370 Child Care: The School-Age Child and DYC 399 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals meet the state requirements for teachers (group leaders) in school-age programs.

School-Age Child Care Modules - Earn your School-Age Care Pre-service Training (45 hours) required by the state one of two easy ways. Either enroll in DAC 370 and attend all 18 sessions or complete all eight modules at your own pace. Enroll in one or all of these classes in any order over any number of terms. After completing the series, take and pass an exam on school-age child care to earn three credits toward a college degree. Textbooks are available at the College Store and are recommended for students planning to complete the series and take the exam.

Basic Life Support/CPR/First Aid -Taught by experienced, professional EMTs and nurses, these high quality, science-based courses are for professional health care/medical rescue personnel. The American Heart Association (AHA) developed all of the CPR courses and the National Safety Council approved the first aid courses. After passing a skills review and written exam, receive an AHA certification card valid for two years or a National Safety Council certification card valid for three years.