Maine Credentials

Infant Toddler Credential I

What is the Infant Toddler Credential I?
The Infant Toddler Credential I is a credential based on competencies in the following areas: infant and toddler growth and development; health, safety and nutrition; relationships with children; relationships with families; observation and assessment; curriculum and approaches to learning; and professionalism.

Candidates are required to complete specific training that is offered state-wide through the Child Care Resource and Development Centers.

• Caring for Infants, Toddlers and Their Families
• Foundations in Health, Wellness and Safety
• Supporting Maine’s Infants & Toddlers: Guidelines for Learning & Development
• Introduction to Infant Mental Health: Issues and Practice.

To earn the Infant Toddler Credential I, candidates need to submit a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the knowledge or skills and abilities specific to work with infants and toddlers. Maine Roads to Quality will review the portfolio and award the Credential.

What is the Application Process for the Infant Toddler Credential I?
Practitioners who would like to apply for the Infant Toddler Credential I should fill out the application form and attach the following documentation:

~Infant Toddler Credential I Application Form

• Proof of training hours for the option you are applying under *
  ~Click Here for Training Options~
  
  *If you are a current member of the Maine Roads to Quality Registry, your training record is on file. If you are not a member of the Registry, you may request an application from Maine Roads to Quality or submit your application on line at the following link: https://mrtq.musk.usm.maine.edu/public/login.aspx
  
  
• The required portfolio activities
  
  
• The cost of the Infant Toddler Credential I is $25.00 for initial applications and $15.00 for renewals.Please make checks payable to: The University of Southern Maine
  
  Once all of your documentation is together, mail the package, along with a check for the cost of the credential to:

Priscilla Armstrong, Registry Director
Maine Roads to Quality
PO Box 9300, 34 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04104-9300

Please be sure to make a copy of your application and corresponding documentation for your records before mailing to MRTQ.

Evaluation and Credential Decisions
Decisions on awarding credentials will be made by MRTQ staff.

Awarding the Credential
The Infant Toddler Credential I will be awarded upon evaluation of the portfolio and documentation of training and/or college coursework. Successful portfolio completion means that all portfolio items are complete and indicate that the candidate meets the level of competency demonstrated by the portfolio item. If any portfolio items are not met, either because they are not submitted, or because they do not demonstrate a full understanding or mastery of the corresponding competency, the applicant will receive a letter notifying them that the decision to award the infant toddler credential I has been deferred until the applicant either:

• Submits the missing portfolio item
• Revises the portfolio items to demonstrate full competency in the standard (credential will be awarded)

If an applicant does not respond to the letter within 90 days the application will be considered incomplete, and the Infant Toddler Credential I will not be awarded.

Credential Renewal
This credential will be renewable, every five years, with renewal based upon continued progress toward Infant Toddler Credential II.

For more information, contact:

Registry Director: Priscilla Armstrong
parmstro@usm.maine.edu
Phone: (207) 780-5846