1) Complete the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential Enrollment Application and submit it to the Coalition of Infant/Toddler Educators (CITE) along with the appropriate work experience documentation
- Minimum of 6 months with children under three years of age)
- Code of Ethics Agreement
- and $350 Administration Fee
2) Purchase a copy of the Learning Guide for the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential from CITE at www.njcite.org ($20).
3) Join the NJ Workforce Registry administered by TCC Software Solutions.
Applications can be accessed at www.njccis.com. (Registry applications can be in process as you pursue your credential.)
4) Complete appropriate training (documentation required):
A
120 approved non-credit training hours related to the Key Indicators of Quality*
Refer to the Learning Guide for the New Jersey Infant/Toddler Credential. Consult the NJ Workforce Registry website (www.njccis.com) for approved instructors or listing of available courses
B
9 College Credits
Completed within 5 years of submission of application from an accredited institution that are related to the Key Indicators of Quality*
C
Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) (in current standing) or other CDA which includes 30 hours of infant/toddler specific training *
D
9 Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child development, human development or related field College credits
College degrees earned outside the United States will be evaluated on a case by case basis