The Certificate of Achievement in Associate Infant/Toddler Teacher provides students with a foundation in high-quality caregiving and environments for infants and toddlers. Coursework includes knowledge of child development from the prenatal stage through age three, understanding the child in the context of his/her family, inclusive practice, health and safety, and observation and assessment. This certificate prepares students for entry-level teaching roles with infants and toddlers in private as well as state and federally-funded programs. The courses included satisfy the education requirements for the California Child Development Permit Matrix at the Associate Teacher level. This certificate prepares students to work at the aide or teacher level in infant/toddler care settings.
