Childcare Certification

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to care for children from infancy to age 12 while exploring pathways to becoming a licensed childcare provider in New York State. Learn how children develop physically, cognitively and emotionally, and understand the principles and requirements of quality early childhood care. This training includes CPR certification, a prerequisite for many childcare roles. 

Topics include:

• Introduction to Health & Safety
• Creating a Safe Environment
• Creating a Healthy Environment (Parts I & II)
• Protect and Prevent: Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Emergency Preparation and Response
• Introduction to Physical, Cognitive, Creative and Communicative Child Development

Upon successful completion, you will receive a LaGuardia certificate of completion and be prepared to take the next step in your childcare provider career path. ND