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Child Development Associate (Classroom)

Monroe Community College · Rochester · Education

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Key facts

When
Nov 22, 2026 to Jun 17, 2027Online live sessions, Wed at 3:00 PM
Where and how
OnlineFrom anywhere with internet
Time commitment
2 semesters60 hours of instruction
Cost
$1,625, estimatedThe campus confirms the final amount
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
Digital badge

About this course

This microcredential is designed for Early Childhood professionals who have been working in a NYS licensed child care center and are looking to advance to lead teaching positions and who desire a stand-alone credential to improve their understanding, knowledge and insight regarding their work with young children. Upon completion, successful students will have a comprehensive quality foundation and will be qualified to work as a lead teacher in NYS licensed child care centers or licensed family child care homes, under NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines.

What you'll learn

  • Child Development
  • Learning Environments
  • Social and Emotional Well-Being
  • Guidance Techniques
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Play
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Cognitive and Physical Development
  • Children with Disabilities

Taught by Pip Townson, Angelico Duddin and Nil Spellissy.

What you get

  • Child Development Associate (Classroom) Microcredential

    Digital badge from Monroe Community College when you finish

    You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.

Who can join

  • Ages 18 and up
  • No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.

Help with the cost

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Jobs this relates to

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Paraprofessional

Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.

From Monroe Community College. Finishing a course doesn't guarantee a job.

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Monroe Community College

Lena Shiao, Associate Professor/Early Childhood Coordinator

lshiao@monroecc.edu · (585) 685-6161

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Questions about registering? Lena Shiao, Associate Professor/Early Childhood Coordinator, lshiao@monroecc.edu · (585) 685-6161

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