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For Maryland's Early Childhood Community -  March 2019

Get the Scoop on the Cost of Care Survey, Regional Town Hall Meetings & More in the Spring Issue of IMPACT Newsletter

Spring 2019 IMPACT

The 2019 Spring issue of the IMPACT newsletter is now available! 

The Division of Early Childhood launched IMPACT, which replaced the PARTNERS newsletter, during the Fall of 2018. It is distributed to the licensed child care community as well as early care and education organizations four times per year. It highlights the Division of Early Childhood’s news, events and training opportunities. In addition, IMPACT informs providers of the latest early childhood policies, rules and regulations.

In this issue, you will find important information regarding the recently awarded Preschool Development Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Grant, child care association qualifications, child care scholarships, free trainings for providers and resources for child care providers. You can also read about the latest news and updates from every branch in the Division and our statewide partners.

To read the latest issue and past issues, please visit: earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/partners-newsletters

 

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Year of BONUSE$ ! “Getting Published Pays”

Bonuses will be paid through September 30, 2019 to Maryland EXCELS participating programs upon first-time publication of a quality rating 1 through 5, and for programs republishing a quality rating 5.

Learn more by visiting https://www.marylandexcels.org/bonus.

Cost of Care Survey

All early care and education providers are encouraged to complete the 2019 Cost of Care Survey (CCS). Providers play a critical role in establishing child care provider reimbursement rates across Maryland. Individuals who complete the survey for their programs will earn one or two PAUs toward the Maryland Child Care Credential. 

Complete the CCS here: locate.marylandfamilynetwork.org/