Early childhood professionals who hold a Montessori Credential with an
Infant and Toddler or Early Childhood specialty are eligible for 33 additional points toward their
Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC). Simply upload your Montessori credential
certificate with your next ECPC application to receive these points in the formal education
coursework component. Learn how this benefits you as a Montessori professional.
How does this benefit you as a Montessori professional?
● You may be eligible for an increased credential level.
○ Use this Early Childhood Professional Credential 3.0 Scoresheet to gauge
whether you could receive a credential or increase your credential level. If so,
please submit an application at your earliest convenience.
● If you have an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 3, you may be eligible to
add another career path to your current job role . See these PDIS articles for more
information.
○ About the Trainer Credential
○ About the Coach Credential
○ About Large Center Director Qualifications
○ About EQ Infant/Toddler Specialist Credential
● You may be eligible for a tax credit or increased tax credit refund for the 2024 tax
reporting year. Here are the tax credit refund amounts provided by the Colorado
Department of Revenue and Taxation.
○ Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 1 is $852
○ Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 is $1,136
○ Early Childhood Professional Credential Levels 3, 4, 5, and 6 is $1,705
Thank you for the talent, training, and education you invest in Colorado’s early childhood
environment and future.
