Maryland Preschool Teacher Career Program

How Do I Become a Certified Preschool Teacher in Maryland?

Do you love inspiring young minds, guiding early learning, and helping children thrive in their formative years? Then you're ready for the next step.

The Maryland Preschool Teacher Career Program from ChildCareEd is your comprehensive, MSDE-approved training track to become a certified Preschool Teacher in a Maryland child care center. This program equips you with everything you need to confidently enter the classroom—from foundational child development knowledge to age-appropriate teaching strategies and safety training. It’s fully aligned with COMAR 13A.16.06 and provides expert guidance on the training, qualifications, and documents required by the Maryland Office of Child Care. Whether you’re starting fresh or building on previous experience, this program gives you the credentials and confidence to lead preschoolers through some of the most important learning years of their lives.

Additional Requirements to Become a Preschool Teacher in Maryland:

• Be at least 19 years old.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed early childhood education setting.
• Complete 12 clock hours of continued training annually (minimum 6 hours in Core of Knowledge).

Transform your passion for early learning into a rewarding career. Enroll now in the Maryland Preschool Teacher Career Program and get the training, support, and credentials you need to inspire the next generation of learners.