New Child Care Apprenticeship Program!

Starting this year, Harford Community College is offering a brand new child care apprenticeship program for those looking to further their career. The 18-month program is designed to be completed while working full-time in licensed Maryland child care facility. You will start as an aide and work under a mentor who provides you with on-the-job training. Raises are built into the schedule as you complete your coursework.

After completing this program you will earn 9 different child care certifications including:

• 90-hour Preschool

• 90-hour Infant & Toddler

• 90-hour School-Age

• 45-hour Child Care Administration

• Medication Administration

• Including All Children and the ADA

• CPR and First Aid

• 9-hour Communication Skills

• Basic Health & Safety

The first cohort of apprentices begins January 2, 2023. Apprentice applications are accepted OCT 1–15 only. Find more details here.

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Harford Community College is looking for childcare facilities to participate in this program! If you are an employer who is interested in participating in the Child Care Apprenticeship program, contact Laura Hutton or Matt Baylis for more information.