Early Childhood Education
Carolina Fernandez
240-567-2550
carolina.fernandez@montgomerycollege.edu
Nelida Andres
240-567-3827
nelida.andres@montgomerycollege.edu
Our program provides child care training services including certification courses, continuing education, and onsite-training to meet the education requirements of operating a family center-based child care facility, earn clock hours and CEUs as part of your licensing requirement, or prepare you for applying for the CDA and/or MSDE credentials.
Informational, innovative, and inspiring, our courses help early childhood educators foster their love of learning and improve their instructional skills. Our courses will enhance your professional skills while working with young children.
Current Semester Classes
This is a listing of the core of knowledge classes that are offered.
- Child Development
- Community
- Curriculum
- Special Needs
- Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Professionalism
Early Childhood Education Brochure Class Information. (PDF, 
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- Curriculo
- Desarollo Infantil
- Necedidades Especiales
- Comunidad
- Professionalidad
- Salud, Seguridad y Nutricion
Early Childhood Education Brochure Class Information. (PDF, )
Early Childhood Certificates
These courses meet the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Childhood established requirements. MSDE requires lead teachers to have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 19 years old, and have one year of experience working under supervision.
- ECH205 Child Growth and Development
- ECH170 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals
- ECH377 Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding
- ECH207 Planning Curricula for Child Care
- CPR090 CPR and First Aid
- ECH205 Child Growth and Development
- ECH208 Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum Planning
- ECH170 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals
- ECH377 Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding
- CPR090 CPR and First Aid
- ECH205 Child Growth and Development
- ECH365 School-Age Child Care
- ECH170 Communication Skills for Child Care Professionals
- ECH377 Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding
- CPR090 CPR and First Aid
Please call MSDE, Region V (Montgomery County) at 240-314-1400 to schedule an orientation and find out other requisites.
- ECH197 Family Child Care Pre-service Module Series (This class can be substituted by ECH205 and ECH207)
- ECH257 Medication Administration
- ECH172 Emergency Preparedness
- ECH377 Basic Health & Safety and Breeastfeeding
- CPR090 CPR and First Aid
Related Programs
Providers interested in earning an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education please contact The School of Education at 240-567-1757
On-Site Early Childhood Education Training Available
Most of the Early Childhood Education classes in English and Spanish can also be offered as customized/contract training classes to fit the needs of your organization. All of these classes meet the Maryland State Department of Education Training requirements. We provide CEU certificates for successful course completion. If you are interested in customized/contract training classes, we will be happy to analyze your training needs, design a training program that addresses your unique requirements and provide faculty who are subject matter experts with industry experience. For information about customized Early Childhood Education classes contact Program Director Nelida Andres at nelida.andres@montgomerycollege.edu or call 240-567-3827.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Early Childhood Education, Frequently Asked Questions, in English.
- Clases de educación infantil, Preguntas mas frecuentes, en español
The Early Childhood Education Hub
The purpose of the club is to help students reach their goals to be early childhood educators by networking with one another, serving the early childhood community, and building hands on experiences with young children. Earn PAUs.
Meetings are on the first Friday of each month during the academic year on the Rockville Campus at 7 p.m. in 152 SC.