The Infant / Toddler and Preschool Professional Development Incentive
Awards (PDIA) encourage early childhood professionals to increase their knowledge of early childhood development and caregiving by providing a
monetary incentive to individuals who successfully complete the 60 - hour Montana Infant Toddler Caregiver Course and / or the 60 - hour Certified Preschool Teacher Course and are currently working in a licensed facility a
minimum of 15 hours per week with infants / toddlers or preschool aged children.