This certificate provides students with a specialized focus on the unique strengths and needs of infants and toddlers. Students will study the developmental stages from birth to age 3, understand the importance of relationship-based care, and programming considerations. It is also recommended for licensed Family Child Care Providers who care for young children in their homes. A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses. 

Program Outcome

Meets Title 22 minimum licensing requirements for employment as an Infant-Toddler Teacher, and satisfies the specialization unit requirement for the Child Development Permit at the Master Teacher level. If paired with Child Development Lead Teacher certificate holder can be employed as an Infant-toddler Teacher, Lead Preschool Teacher or Mentor Teacher. 

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
CDE A131	Creativity for Children	3
CDE A184	Infant Development and Relationships	3
CDE A220	Infant and Toddler Programs	3
Total Units		9

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Units
CDE A131	Creativity for Children	3
CDE A184	Infant Development and Relationships	3
CDE A220	Infant and Toddler Programs	3
	Units	9
	Total Units	9