Early Childhood Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What Early Childhood Education programs does
What requirements do I need to meet before applying to the program?
Admission to
What are the application procedures for the program?
Application for admission should be filed well in advance of the dates published in the class schedule to permit counseling or academic advising before registering for courses. For application, please call the Office of Admission, Records, and Registration on any campus:
Takoma Park/Silver Spring (240) 567-1501
How much will it cost for taking a three-credit course?
Each three-credit course costs about $370.00. A $25.00 application fee is required for the first time student/new applicant.
Where can I get financial assistance at college?
Call the Office of Student Financial Aid on any campus:
Takoma Park/Silver Spring (240) 567-1506
A tuition installment plan is available during the fall and spring semesters for students who register for 6 or more credit hours.
Where should I apply for and receive early childhood education scholarships for college credit?
Child Care Quality Enhancements Scholarships are available
through
Can courses from my home college or university be transferred to the program that I am applying for?
To find what courses can be transferred, please contact Alice Summers, College Transcript Evaluator, at (240) 567-5107, or mail your transcript to:
Admission Office
What early childhood education courses can be transferred
to four-year colleges in
ED 120 Child Growth and Development, and ED 121 Curriculum Planning in Early Childhood Education are accepted by four-year colleges or universities in the Sate of Maryland. Some early childhood education courses can be considered as alternatives at some four-year colleges. To find more information on education transfer programs, call Dr. Steve Lietz at (240) 567-5066.
How can I get more information on the Early Childhood Education programs?
For more information on the 90-Hour Course Certificate,
class schedules, and instructor’s contact information, call
Where can I get information on becoming a licensed family child care provider?
In order to become a licensed family child care provider, you must meet certain requirements based on Maryland State Law. To find more information on opening a family child care, contact:
Central Office of Licensing
Child Care Administration
Phone: (410) 767-7805
Website: www.dhr.state.md.us/cca
Region Office of Licensing
Child Care Administration
Phone: (240) 314-1401
Where should I refer parents who are seeking child care programs to?
Telephone: (301) 279-1260
Website: www.earlychildhoodservices.org
How can I post a job opening at
Visit our website at www.montgomerycollege.edu/ejobs You are encouraged to advertise in the Student Newspapers at each Montgomery College Campus. Please contact:
Phone: (240) 567-6908
Fax: (240) 567-6955
What is the main advantage for receiving the 90-Hour
Course Certificate at
Upon receiving the 90-Hour Course Certificate at
When should I expect to receive the 90-Hour Course Certificate?
It will take about two months for students to receive a certificate after completing ED 120 & ED 121 courses. Students are suggested to bring college transcript for job interviews before receiving a certificate.
Are all education courses offered every semester at the same time?
Some of the courses (ED 120, ED 121, ED 122, ED 125 and ED 215) are offered every semester at the same time. The following courses are offered at different times:
ED 123 and ED 200 are offered during the day in Fall, and in the evening in Spring. ED 130 is offered online in Fall and face to face in the evening in Spring. ED 210 is offered in the evening in Fall. ED 211 and ED 212 are offered in the evening in Spring. ED 213 is offered during the day in Spring and in the evening during Summer.
When would be the right time to take ED 122?
Students must complete ED 120 and ED 121 in order to take ED 122. Students are advised to take ED 122 toward the end of completion of the A.A.S.degree program.