Program Overview

Early Childhood Education Infant & Toddler

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education: Infant and Toddler certificate is designed to prepare students with the specialized skills needed to work as a teacher with children ages 0 to 3 years in early childhood settings. Completion of the four courses in this certificate, along with preparation of a portfolio, permits students to apply for and attain the Wisconsin Infant Toddler Credential from The Registry. Six credits in this certificate are part of the Early Childhood Education Associate Degree program.

Program Details

• This certificate is offered in English and in a Bilingual-Spanish/English format.
• Students in the Infant and Toddler program can attend part-time.
• Early Childhood Education courses may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
  • Madison - South
  • Online

Curriculum and Experience

Courses

• ECE: Infant & Toddler Development (3 credits)
• ECE: Infant Toddler Group Care (3 credits)
• ECE: Family & Community Relations (3 credits)
• ECE: Infant Toddler Capstone (3 credits)

Admission

Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open.

To Apply

• There are no admission requirements for this certificate.
• Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.

Application Dates

• Fall 2025: Application open, deadline October 15, 2025
• Spring 2026: Application available September 15, 2025, deadline March 15, 2026

Additional Notes

• Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid.
• Class capacity is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application.

Estimated Program Cost

• $2,065.46

Related Programs

• Early Childhood Education
• Child Care Services
• Basic Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Education Preschool
• Early Childhood Education Diversity Credential
• Early Childhood Education Administrator
• University Transfer - Education

Program Number

• CERT

Area of Study

• Education and Social Sciences

Delivery Method

• Some Online/Some In Person

Estimated Time to Complete

• 15 Credits | Finish in 1 semester

Degree

• Certificate

Resources

• Essential Functions for ECE students
• Placement Testing
• Foundational Non-Credit ECE Courses

Wisconsin Infant Toddler Credential

• Our courses count toward Registry levels.