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Click on a Maryland Core of Knowledge Area below. Then click a course title for information on that course and to order. Want to see the knowledge areas all on one page? Click to download a printable chart that lists hours per knowledge area for each course.

Maryland Core of Knowledge & Care Courses

Baby Sign Language: Supporting Early Communication

  • 1 hr in Child Development
  • 1 hr in Curriculum
  • 1 hr in Special Needs

Biting Hurts! 

  • 2 hrs in Child Development

Challenging Behavior: Positive Guidance in Child Care

  • 6 hrs in Child Development

Child Development and Guidance

  • 14 hrs in Child Development
  • 6 hrs in Curriculum

Days with Toddlers: Curriculum Planning for Ages 12–36 Months

  • 5 hrs in Child Development
  • 5 hrs in Curriculum

Early Childhood Stress: Serious Stress in Children's Lives

  • 5 hrs in Child Development

Great Beginnings

  • 5 hrs in Child Development
  • 3 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Great Days with Kids: Curriculum and Lesson Planning

  • 1 hr in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum

Infants in Child Care

  • 10 hrs in Child Development
  • 6 hrs in Curriculum
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Language Development: Milestones, Theories, and Dual Language Learners 

  • 2 hrs in Child Development
  • 2 hrs in Curriculum

Making Learning Fun

  • 4 hrs in Child Development
  • 12 hrs in Curriculum
  • 4 hrs in Professionalism

Many Ways to Learn 

  • 4 hrs in Child Development
  • 8 hrs in Curriculum

Mindset Matters: Helping Children Embrace Challenges and Perseverance 

  • 1 hr in Child Development
  • 2 hrs in Curriculum

Music and Movement

  • 1.5 hrs in Child Development
  • 1.5 hrs in Curriculum

Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem

  • 16 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum

Observing, Recording, and Assessing Children's Development

  • 6 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum

Play and Learning in Early Childhood

  • 2 hrs in Child Development
  • 2 hrs in Curriculum

Preschoolers in Child Care

  • 12 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Principles of Child Development and Learning

  • 6 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum

Toddlers in Child Care

  • 11 hrs in Child Development
  • 5 hrs in Curriculum
  • 3 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 1 hr in Community

Toilet Learning

  • 2 hrs in Child Development

Transitions and Other Troublesome Times

  • 2 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum

Understanding Social–Emotional Development in Young Children

  • 4 hrs in Child Development

Baby Sign Language: Supporting Early Communication

  • 1 hr in Curriculum
  • 1 hr in Child Development
  • 1 hr in Special Needs

Block Play 

  • 3 hrs in Curriculum
Child Development and Guidance
  • 6 hrs in Curriculum
  • 14 hrs in Child Development
Creating Schedules and Routines
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum

Days with Toddlers: Curriculum Planning for Ages 12–36 Months

  • 5 hrs in Curriculum
  • 5 hrs in Child Development
The Early Childhood Environment: Learning Centers
  • 10 hrs in Curriculum
The Early Childhood Professional
  • 3 hrs in Curriculum
  • 3 hrs in Community
  • 10 hrs in Professionalism

Great Days with Kids: Curriculum and Lesson Planning

  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
  • 1 hr in Child Development
Infants in Child Care
  • 6 hrs in Curriculum
  • 10 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Language Development: Milestones, Theories, and Dual Language Learners 

  • 2 hrs in Curriculum
  • 2 hrs in Child Development
Making Learning Fun
  • 12 hrs in Curriculum
  • 4 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Professionalism
Many Ways to Learn
  • 8 hrs in Curriculum
  • 4 hrs in Child Development
The “M” in STEAM: Introducing Math to Young Children
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum

Mindset Matters: Helping Children Embrace Challenges and Perseverance 

  • 2 hrs in Curriculum
  • 1 hr in Child Development

Music and Movement

  • 1.5 hrs in Curriculum
  • 1.5 hrs in Child Development
Nurturing Children's Self-Esteem
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
  • 16 hrs in Child Development
Observing, Recording, and Assessing Children's Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
  • 6 hrs in Child Development
Play and Learning in Early Childhood
  • 2 hrs in Curriculum
  • 2 hrs in Child Development
Preschoolers in Child Care
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
  • 12 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Principles of Child Development and Learning
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
  • 6 hrs in Child Development
Toddlers in Child Care
  • 5 hrs in Curriculum
  • 11 hrs in Child Development
  • 3 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 1 hr in Community
Transitions and Other Troublesome Times
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
  • 2 hrs in Child Development
Child Abuse and Neglect: A Caregiver’s Guide to Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • 5 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Emergency Preparedness in Child Care
  • 2 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Fun and Fitness: Addressing Childhood Obesity
  • 2 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Great Beginnings: An Introduction to Child Care
  • 3 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 5 hrs in Child Development
Infants in Child Care
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 10 hrs in Child Development
  • 6 hrs in Curriculum
Keeping Infants Safe
  • 3 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Lead Safety in Child Care
  • 2 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Managing Health and Safety in Child Care
  • 12 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Nutrition in Early Childhood: Shaping a Healthy Future
  • 6 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Preschoolers in Child Care
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 12 hrs in Child Development
  • 4 hrs in Curriculum
Safe Baby, Safe Child
  • 5 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Safe Environments in Child Care
  • 5 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Sanitation for Disease Prevention in Early Childhood Programs
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 1 hr in Professionalism
Sun Safety
  • 2 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Toddlers in Child Care
  • 3 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 11 hrs in Child Development
  • 5 hrs in Curriculum
  • 1 hr in Community
Transportation Safety
  • 2 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition

ADHD in Young Children: Identifying Symptoms and Providing Support 

  • 7 hrs in Special Needs

Baby Sign Language: Supporting Early Communication 

  • 1 hr in Special Needs
  • 1 hr in Curriculum
  • 1 hr in Child Development
Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • 4 hrs in Special Needs
Caring for Yourself and Achieving Your Goals
  • 3 hrs in Professionalism
The Early Childhood Professional
  • 10 hrs in Professionalism
  • 3 hrs in Curriculum
  • 3 hrs in Community
First Steps in Child Care: An Orientation
  • 2 hrs in Professionalism
  • 1 hr in Community
A Guide to the CDA Exam: Anxiety Management and Test Preparation
  • 2 hrs in Professionalism
Hiring and Supervising Qualified Staff in Child Care
  • 4 hrs in Professionalism
Making Learning Fun
  • 4 hrs in Professionalism
  • 4 hrs in Child Development
  • 12 hrs in Curriculum
Parents and Child Care
  • 6 hrs in Professionalism
  • 14 hrs in Community
Running a Family Child Care Program
  • 5 hrs in Professionalism
Sanitation for Disease Prevention in Early Childhood Programs
  • 1 hr in Professionalism
  • 4 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Staff Development and Motivation in Child Care
  • 6 hrs in Professionalism
Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care
  • 1 hr in Professionalism
  • 1 hr in Community
The Early Childhood Professional
  • 3 hrs in Community
  • 3 hrs in Curriculum
  • 10 hrs in Professionalism
First Steps in Child Care: An Orientation
  • 1 hr in Community
  • 2 hrs in Professionalism
Parents and Child Care
  • 14 hrs in Community
  • 6 hrs in Professionalism
Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care
  • 1 hr in Community
  • 1 hr in Professionalism
Toddlers in Child Care
  • 1 hr in Community
  • 11 hrs in Child Development
  • 5 hrs in Curriculum
  • 3 hrs in Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Understanding Each Other: Communicating with Families, Staff and Your Community
  • 9 hrs in Community

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