Education, experience and other licensing requirements are required if you want a rewarding career caring for and educating children. Wor-Wic is your child care training resource — whether you are starting your career or need the continuing education required to meet licensing requirements.
If you are a Maryland resident aged 60 or over and are interested in taking a course, you are eligible for a tuition waiver. Please call us at 410-334-2815 or email non-credit@worwic.edu for your registration link.
To meet the 99-hour child care certification requirements to work as a director or a senior staff in a child care center, students must complete:
AND one of the following 45 hour courses depending on the age of the child you work with:
If you are interested in opening a licensed day care in your home, you need to:
These classes take three to five hours and have been identified by MSDE in the staff credential modifications for levels two, three and four. The course starts once you login for the first time. Most courses have a required textbook, which can be purchased online.
Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Shopping Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
See other options to submit your registration and payment.
Complete the online scholarship application to see if you qualify.