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Our Most Popular Trainings in Maryland


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ChildCareEd is approved through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and is an IACET Accredited Provider. ChildCareEd offers online self-paced and Virtual Instructor-led format trainings.  In addition, our online courses are available in multiple languages (excluding media) such as Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Urdu, Farsi, and others. Need group registrations for staff or an onsite training? Contact us at 1-833-(2-TEACH-1) for discounts and availability.

Our MOST popular trainings in your State are: 

The 90-Hour Certification

The MSDE Office of Child Care requires all lead teachers working in a child care center to have the 90-Hour Certificate, a pre-service program that equips teachers to teach children in the classroom. The certification program assists in training teachers in the foundations of teaching children and how they learn, in addition to the growth and development of children from birth to 12 years. The 90-hour certification is a one-time training program that does not require renewal. A 45-hour Growth and Development training and a 45-hour course in the age-appropriate curriculum (preschool, infant-toddler, or school-age ) are required to complete the 90-hour certification for child care. 

Educators interested in earning certification in more than one age group are encouraged to complete a 45-hour course in each age group they are seeking certification.

90- Hour Certification for those interested in online self-paced training, register for the following courses:

90- Hour Certification for those who prefer instructor-led training, register for the following courses:

CDA Training

Please contact your local child care licensing office to confirm all requirements as standards are subject to change:  

Maryland Department of Education: Division of Early Childhood Development: Office of Child Care
Phone Number: (410) 767-0100 or 1-888-246-0016
Email: [email protected] 
Child Care Licensing Website

Join 20,000 Happy Caregivers

Center Director

We gathered a group of 9 employees at our center and did this training through a ZOOM call.. It was so convenient to not have to travel and to have all the staff in a prime location.

Nicole F.

Child Care Professional

Hwaida was a terrific instructor. made the class very enjoyable and learned a lot! I like the zoom meeting format. the content of the class was very good and will help me at my preschool. Thanks so much.

Diane I., Baltimore, MD

Child Care Professional

Thank you!! The class was very informative, and our instructor was amazing!

Sophie M., Bethesda, MD

Child Care Professional

The class was informative and appropriately prepared me for working in a childcare setting.

Tanisha M., Myrtle Beach, FL

Early childhood educator

I LIKE VERY MUCH FOR THIS TRAINING.I LEARNED LOT OF THINGS FROM THIS.THANK YOU.

Thilini V.

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