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  • Microcredential
  • 10 college credits
  • Help with cost possible

Child Care

SUNY Canton · Canton · Education

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Key facts

When
Nov 10, 2026 to Feb 20, 2027Online live sessions, Tue and Thu at 10:30 AM
Where and how
OnlineFrom anywhere with internet
Time commitment
1 semester10 college credits
Cost
$1,950, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
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About this course

The place to start if you are interested in caring for children! Focused on infants to those five years old, this Child Care microcredential will help you to understand the foundation of early childhood care and education. Through the development of skills ensuring the well-being of a young child, you will focus on health, safety and nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle. You will also explore the core competencies of the infant-toddler caregiver and the caregiver and family relationship. You will also gain an understanding of state policies and regulations as established by the NYS Office for Children and Family Services, note however that this microcredential is not intended for Child Development Associate (CDA) credit. Successful completion of this microcredential supports participants in the St. Lawrence County Child Care Training Program and prepares you for continued study, internships and to immediately apply for entry-level jobs in the early childcare field.

What you'll learn

  • Early Childhood
  • Childcare
  • Child Care
  • Infancy
  • Toddler
  • Caregiver
  • Developmental Milestones

Taught by Junina Clewlow.

What you get

  • Child Care Microcredential

    Digital badge from SUNY Canton when you finish

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

  • 10 college credits

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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

  • Financial Aid

    Marked by the campus as possibly available

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Credit toward a degree

This course may count for credit at these campuses. The receiving campus decides when you apply.

Credit pathways
CampusProgramCounts asCredits
SUNY AdirondackEducation Studies, CertificateEDU 201 Foundations of Education3
NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell UniversityEarly Childhood Education, AssociateEDU 105 Child Development3
Westchester Community CollegeEarly Childhood Education, Bachelor'sEDU 105 Child Development3

Agreement dated Jun 3, 2026. This site doesn't award credit; check with the receiving campus.

Jobs this relates to

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Paraprofessional

Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.

From SUNY Canton. Finishing a course doesn't guarantee a job.

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SUNY Canton

Elizabeth Brown, Executive Director

microcredentials@canton.edu · 315-386-7504

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