Infant Toddler Credential (ITC) Components

The Infant Toddler Credential (ITC) is earned through validation of accomplishments in the two competency components listed below (please view the ITC framework for more details). Each component has specific requirements. To earn the ITC, you must first complete the ECE Credential.

Component 1: Education and Training in Infants and Toddlers

Rationale: Practitioners with education and training specific to the birth to age 3 population have increased understanding of the needs of this population and should be able to demonstrate a higher quality of care to infants and toddlers.

• ITC Framework

The following Content Areas are included in both the ECE and ITC:

• Human Growth and Development
• Health, Safety, and Well-being
• Observation and Assessment
• Curriculum or Program Design
• Interactions, Relationships, and Environments
• Family and Community Relationships
• Personal and Professional Development

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Component 2: Work and Practical Experience with Infants and Toddlers

Rationale: Direct learning through supervised experience and/or work experiences provide practical application of knowledge. Hands on opportunities are a powerful tool towards becoming a quality provider of care for infants and toddlers.

• Supervised Classroom Experience
• Classroom Observation
• Reflection
• Work Experiences

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