The Infant Toddler Credential (ITC) is for early care and education professionals who have specific training, education, and experience working with children birth to age 3. In order to earn an ITC, you also need to meet the requirements for and obtain a Gateways ECE Credential. You can work toward these two Credentials at the same time.
You can apply through the Direct Route or if you have attended an entitled institution you may apply through the Entitled Route.
How to Apply
Direct Route - To apply through the Direct Route you will submit information that documents your Education and Training, and Work and Practical Experience with infants and toddlers.
Steps to Apply
- Become a Gateways Registry member.
- Download the pdf Direct Route Credentials Supplement Application (923 KB) .
- Fill out the Supplement Application including the Work & Practical Experience Form and the Information Update Form.
- Enclose a $65 check for payment (make checks payable to INCCRRA) or make a payment online by logging into your Registry Dashboard. Click on My Registry and then choose the Make a Payment section.
- Mail these documents to:
INCCRRA/Applications
1226 Towanda Plaza
Bloomington, IL 61701 - Request your official transcripts be sent to Gateways from an accredited college or university you attended. An accredited college or university can send official transcripts electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If INCCRRA already has official transcripts on file, you do not need to resend.
Entitled Route - As an Entitled Route applicant you need to complete a degree program at an Entitled Institution and submit the Higher Education Entitled Route Credential Supplement Application. An Entitled Institution is an accredited college or university who has aligned their coursework with Credential requirements.
Steps to Apply
- Become a Gateways Registry member.
- Download the pdf Entitled Route Credentials Supplement Application (390 KB) .
- Fill out the Supplement Application including the Information Update Form.
- Enclose a $65 check for payment (make checks payable to INCCRRA) or make a payment online by logging into your Registry Dashboard. Click on My Registry and then choose the Make a Payment section.
- Mail these documents to:
INCCRRA/Application
1226 Towanda Plaza
Bloomington, IL 61701 - Request your official transcripts be sent to Gateways from any accredited college or university you attended. An accredited college or university can send official transcripts electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If INCCRRA already has official transcripts on file, you do not need to resend.
