The Institute for Child Care Education was developed to provide training of qualified personnel to run stimulating, worthwhile care centers for children. The dramatic increase in the number of children enrolled in before- and after-school programs while parents are working has created a tremendous demand both in terms of quantity and quality of child care providers.Our goal is to educate child care professionals in providing healthy, caring and active environments for children. Each youngster needs the opportunity to develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. Parent and community involvement and support are also essential for the overall development of the child. Loyola College in Maryland offers coursework and workshops to address the needs of before- and after-school child care providers. Program elements such as creative and physical enrichment, study time, socialization and overall environment are defined and evaluated. Interactive and hands-on activities are conducted in such areas as science, language arts, geography and math. Click on one of the links below to find more information about our courses:
The Institute for Child Care Education offers courses of study in two areas. Click on a general area or a specific course below for a description of the program or course, or click here for a current schedule of courses being offered. For more information please call 410-617-2389 or 410-617-2274. | | | | | | | - Attention Deficit Disorder
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Combine your experience with our trained staff to produce a before- and after-school experience that is appealing, enriching, and suitable for each child's age level and needs. For further information on specific programs, please contact: Mary Hyman, ICCE Coordinator, Education Department, Loyola College in Maryland, 4501 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210-2699 or telephone 410-617-2389 or 410-617-2274.
Pre-School Child CareThe Pre-School Child Care program consists of two courses. Pre-School Child Care I is designed to be followed by Pre-School Child Care II. The two 45-hour courses provide comprehensive training for professionals interested in working with pre-school children in child care settings. After completion of both courses, students will be eligible for State Child Care certification and Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Upon successful completion of both Pre-School Child Care I and II (90 hours), participants will be academically qualified as senior staff in pre-school child care centers.
Pre-School Child Care I: Early Childhood DevelopmentCourse Key: #CCICC 110 (CEU Credit) Credit: 45 Clock Hours = 4.5 CEUs The first course segment (45 hours) provides the student with an introduction to the field of child care. Emphasis will be placed upon basic concepts of development of the child from birth to 6 years of age, including the effect of environmental factors and the parameters of both normal and exceptional development patterns upon growth and behavior. Classroom management guiding children's development and implementation of basic age-appropriate activities in order to promote optimum development of the child in the child care setting will explored. Professional ethics and practices in the child care setting will be consistently examined.
Pre-School Child Care IICourse Key: #CCICC 112 (CEU credit) Credit: 45 Clock Hours = 4.5 CEUs The second course segment (45 hours) provides students with a more in-depth understanding of children's developmental stages, and the role that physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development plays in a child's behaviors in the child care setting. Issues of family violence and child abuse will be examined. Classes will also include methods for conflict resolution and the heightening of children's self esteem, program planning, and field trips. Child protection issues will be explored using the Maryland State Law guidelines on child abuse and neglect reporting. State licensing and regulations of child care facilities will be reviewed. Professional ethics and practices are dominant themes in the course.
School Age Child CareThe School Age Child Care program consists of two courses. SACC I is designed to be followed by SACC II. The two 45-hour courses provide comprehensive training for professionals interested in working with school-age children in child care settings. After completion of both courses, students will be eligible for Sate Child Care certification and Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Upon successful completion of SACC I (45 hours), participants will be academically qualified as group leaders in school-age child care centers. Upon successful completion of SACC I and II (90 hours), participants will be academically qualified as directors of school-age child care centers.
School Age Child Care I (SACC I)Course Key: #CCICC 100 (CEU credit) Credit: 45 Clock Hours = 4.5 CEUs This course integrates study of the growth and development of the school-age child with study of methods and materials that are developmentally appropriate for children of this age. Students will engage in hands-on class activities and dialogue with the instructor, peers, and subject-matter experts. Additional components of the course include observation of children in child care settings (one 8-hour day and two additional one-hour observations), readings from the body of professional literature, maintenance of a professional journal, and attendance at a professional workshop. Upon completion of SACC I, students should be able t - recognize basic developmental principles in items of how these principles can be applied in all areas of development from 3 - 14 years of age
- demonstrate an understanding of the normal ranges in physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth and development of the child from 3 - 14 and the interaction of these developmental areas
- describe the way in which children may be affected by the reaction and interactions of adults in the center, the home, and the community
- explain the roles of adults in child care centers
- demonstrate a basic understanding of children with special needs and differences, including some knowledge of cause and effect
- describe the importance of helping children build positive self-concepts and the role of adults in the center which will help them to achieve this goal
- define play in a terms of its values in the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional areas of development from 3-14 years of age
- demonstrate basic knowledge of how children learn
- explain the role of children's individual differences in planning and implementing an effective child care program
School Age Child Care II (SACC II)Course Key: #CCICC 102 (CEU credit) Credit: 45 Clock Hours = 4.5 CEUs This course offers an opportunity for in-depth study of core school-age child care issues. SACC II is directed toward professionals seeking advanced understanding and skills and individuals interested in becoming directors of a school-age child care center. The course follows a seminar format. Students have the opportunity to interact with subject-matter experts in discussions and active class experiences. The course requirements include readings, participation in class discussions, maintenance of a personal professional journal, and attendance at a professional conference. The course provides students with a more in-depth understanding of children's developmental stages and the role that physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development plays in a child's behaviors in the child care setting. Upon completion of this segment, students should be able t - gain further knowledge of child development concepts, including the effect of environmental factors and the parameters of developmental patterns upon growth and behavior
- understand why children sometimes act out their feelings in inappropriate ways, and develop creative management techniques
- learn how to help children successfully negotiate and deal with a conflict situation with a focus on understanding feelings
- gain an understanding of children's unmet emotional needs and the role self-concept plays in behavior
- learn how to empower children to make positive decisions
- develop effective classroom behavior management techniques
- recognize self-teacher expectations and incorporating those concepts into all phases of the child care profession
The Institute for Child Care Education is not currently offering any courses that are open to the public. Check back for future course offerings.
The Institute for Child Care Education is funded through the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care. | 
