Child Care Career Preparation
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Child Care Career Preparation Contact: Elisabeth Lean Program Manager Monroe Center MC-158 Email:
Phone: 301.624.2756
Career & Academic Planning Services: Jefferson Hall J200 Email: Phone: 301.846.2478
CEWD Registration: Jefferson Hall J-113 Email: Phone: 301.624.2888
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Contact: Elisabeth Lean, Program Manager - • 301.624.2756 Career & Academic Planning Services: Jefferson Hall J200 - • 301.846.2478 CEWD Registration: Jefferson Hall (J-113) - •
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Contact: Elisabeth Lean, Program Manager
• 301.624.2756
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This is a Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) program. Most CEWD programs do not require an application, and students may register online. Explore all available options and register today at frederick.edu/QuickEnroll. Select courses may require the completion of a placement test or a pre-requisite course prior to registering. For those courses, online registration is unavailable. If you need further assistance, please contact the CEWD registration office at 301.624.2888. Browse Courses & Register View tuition and payment information for CEWD courses here. Financial assistance opportunities are available, including scholarships and payment plans – contact the CEWD Registration Office at [email protected] or 301.624.2888 for details.
This is a Continuing Education & Workforce Development program. While CEWD courses do not provide academic credits, participants experience affordable, flexible, and rewarding programs, with select courses offering industry recognized training for licensure and career certification at the state and national level. For related academic credit programs, see Early Childhood Development & Child Care.
Enjoy a rewarding career as a child care provider. Choose from child care certificate programs featuring courses meeting the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care and Maryland Child Care Credential Program requirements. 

Frederick County Public School students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees through Dual Enrollment at FCC for some courses taken during Fall or Spring semesters. FCPS students participating in dual enrollment may obtain required textbooks and materials at the FCC bookstore at no cost to the student. Students should speak with their high school counselor first if they plan to enroll in FCC courses or programs.

 

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