Child Care Preschool Teacher Letter of Recognition

The Child Care Preschool Teacher Letter of Recognition meets the educational requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care for the position of child care preschool teacher. In this position, students can teach preschool children in various settings. Students must pass both courses with a “C” or better to receive the LOR.

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Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:

• Identify, apply, and discuss major concepts, principles, and theories related to child development.
• Create and present lesson plans utilizing developmentally appropriate curriculum and materials for children from infancy to eight years old.
• Demonstrate the behavioral, ethical, and intellectual conduct appropriate to a preschool teacher.
• Synthesize knowledge of the fundamentals and practices of early childhood development through a Directed Practicum/Internship experience. 
• Communicate appropriate guidance and behavior modification techniques and theories through case studies and observations. 
• Explain, identify, and discuss duties of administrators of childcare settings. 
• Generate resources on appropriate children’s literature based on in-depth review. 
• Explain and identify the major theories, historical roots, and theorists in the field of early childhood education.

Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.

Program Pathway