Infant/Toddler Lead Caregiver
| OPT | EDUCATION | CREDITS | EXPERIENCE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, child development, or related field | 12 credits approved early childhood courses (may be part of Bachelor’s degree); 30 hours approved Infant/toddler training | 12 months full time experience working with children under 36 months in a licensed group care setting | |
| B | CDA and High School | 12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training | 24 months full time experience working with children under 5 years in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months must be with children under 36 months | |
| C | 2 years college (60 credits) preferably in early childhood, child development, or related | 12 credits approved early childhood courses; 30 hours approved infant/toddler training | 24 months full time experience working with children under 5 years in a licensed group care setting of which 12 months must be with children under 36 months |