About the Infant-Toddler Certificate

This certificate prepares students to care for infants and toddlers in a range of educational settings.

This certificate satisfies the specialty area in Infant /Toddler Care for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Permit and also licensing requirements for infant-toddler centers.

Explore Potential Careers

Earning an Infant-Toddler certificate can lead to a variety of different jobs or career paths, such as an Infant Toddler Teacher.

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units
CDEV 53 Child Growth and Development 3
CDEV 65 Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice 3
CDEV 66 Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum 3
CDEV 67 Child, Family, and Community 3

Total Units: 12

Semester 2

Course Number Course Title Units
CDEV 61, 62, or 85 Infant/Toddler Growth and Development, Infant/Toddler Care in Group Settings, or Relationship-based Infant/Toddler Care 3
CDEV 61, 62, or 85 Infant/Toddler Growth and Development, Infant/Toddler Care in Group Settings, or Relationship-based Infant/Toddler Care 3

Total Units: 6

Overall Total Units: 18

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units
CDEV 53 Child Growth and Development 3
CDEV 65 Orientation to ECE Principles and Practice 3
CDEV 66 Introduction to Early Childhood Curriculum 3
CDEV 67 Child, Family, and Community 3

Total Units: 12

                                                                                                                                              

Transfer Options

If you're interested in pursuing future study, check out the AS degree in Child Development and Family Studies or the AS-T Transfer Degree in Early Childhood Education to transfer to SFSU or another CSU!

Have questions about transfer? Visit the Transfer Center for help, transfer information, and/or to speak with college representatives.