ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI), an online child care training course and certificate provider, is proud to announce the introduction of the Infant-Toddler Certificate to the catalog of online certificate programs of study.

The CCEI Infant-Toddler Certificate program of study provides 45 clock-hours of professional development needed for early childhood professionals providing care for infants and toddlers. The program focuses on the core knowledge areas of Health and Safety, Language Development, Child Development, Assessment, Guidance, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to identify recommended health and safety policies for the infant-toddler environment, demonstrate understanding of basic strategies and practices for assessing young children’s growth and development, and much more. This program grants 4.5 IACET CEUs upon successful completion.

For a limited time only, the providers enrolling in the CCEI Infant-Toddler Certificate can save $100! Upon program enrollment use promotion code INFANT15 to take advantage of the savings. This offer is valid through March 31, 2015.

“CCEI has introduced the Infant-Toddler Certificate to offer more in-depth training related to the care of children under age two,” said Maria C. Taylor, President and CEO of CCEI. “We are excited to offer this program as a means to help ensure that caregivers develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children.”

The CCEI Infant-Toddler Certificate program is available for purchase through CCEI online enrollment. For more information on these programs or ChildCare Education Institute, visit www.cceionline.edu or call 1.800.499.9907, prompt 3, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm EST.