Microcredential in
Child Care
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
SUNY Canton
Online
Online
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
10 Credits
Credit-bearing
$1,950.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
The place to start if you are interested in caring for children! Focused on infants to those five years old, this Child Care microcredential will help you to understand the foundation of early childhood care and education. Through the development of skills ensuring the well-being of a young child, you will focus on health, safety and nutrition to support a healthy lifestyle. You will also explore the core competencies of the infant-toddler caregiver and the caregiver and family relationship. You will also gain an understanding of state policies and regulations as established by the NYS Office for Children and Family Services, note however that this microcredential is not intended for Child Development Associate (CDA) credit. Successful completion of this microcredential supports participants in the St. Lawrence County Child Care Training Program and prepares you for continued study, internships and to immediately apply for entry-level jobs in the early childcare field.
An online microcredential from SUNY Canton (10 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Canton. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Child Care Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Pathway to Credit
This SUNY Canton course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.
| Campus | Major | Counts as | Degree | Credits | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University | Early Childhood Education | EDU 105 Child Development | Associate | 3 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| SUNY Adirondack | Education Studies | EDU 201 Foundations of Education | Certificate | 3 | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Westchester Community College | Early Childhood Education | EDU 105 Child Development | Bachelor's | 3 | Jun 3, 2026 |
NYS College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
Major
Early Childhood Education
Counts as
EDU 105 Child Development
Degree
Associate
Credits
3
As of
Oct 11, 2024
SUNY Adirondack
Major
Education Studies
Counts as
EDU 201 Foundations of Education
Degree
Certificate
Credits
3
As of
Feb 8, 2025
Westchester Community College
Major
Early Childhood Education
Counts as
EDU 105 Child Development
Degree
Bachelor's
Credits
3
As of
Jun 3, 2026
Skills covered
Early Childhood
Childcare
Child Care
Infancy
Toddler
Caregiver
Developmental Milestones
Career outlook
Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional
Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.