General Program Information & Scholarships
Build and enhance your child care career with HCC's Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development noncredit courses and programs.
New Maryland State Requirements for Child Care Center Staff
The child care certification courses offered at Hickory Ridge are continually revised and updated, with added topics to address new state requirements as they occur.
Financial Aid
Financial aid will be available as of July 1, 2011. We are now accepting Noncredit Financial Aid applications for the 2011-2012 academic year. Please read and fully complete the application form and submit it with all required documentation at least three weeks before the class start date. For more information and forms visit our Financial Aid page.
You may also be eligible for the
Maryland Child Care Credentialing Program
The Maryland Child Care Credentialing Program is a voluntary program that recognizes child care providers who go beyond the requirements of State licensing and registration regulations. The Maryland Department of Human Resources Child Care Administration has established six credential levels, each one recognizing a child care provider's achievement for a specified number of clock hours, experience, and professional activities.
Benefits of participation include cash bonus awards and vouchers or reimbursement for child care training classes. Training is offered in six content areas:
C-Curriculum
D-Child Development
H-Health, Safety, and Nutrition
L-Community
P-Professionalism
S-Special Needs
In order to participate in the program, you must submit a completed application and all required documentation to the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Credentialing. Benefits of participation include cash bonus awards and vouchers or reimbursement for child care training classes. Call 443-518-4049 for more information.
Courses Available that Meet MSDE Core of Knowledge Continued Training Requirements
Howard Community College Division of Continuing Education offers courses to meet annual continued training for child care teachers, directors, and family providers as required by MSDE. 12-hour courses provide the yearly clock-hour requirement all in one course and give you the opportunity to investigate topics of interest and receive Core of Knowledge clock hours in several areas. You must attend all hours and complete all coursework to receive a certificate.
For more information on HCC's Continuing Education courses and programs, email us!
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