Submission of Applications For Credentialing Branch
A friendly reminder that applications for the following programs should be sent electronically to credentialocc.msde@maryland.gov until further notice. Please do not mail applications in at this time.
- Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
- Quality Incentive and Family Provider Grant
- Training Voucher and Training Reimbursement Applications
Note: Training Voucher and Reimbursement applications can also be submitted using the following links:
All Maryland Child Care Credentialing program applications must be emailed or faxed to:
Child Care Central
Email: cccredential@conduent.com
Fax: 410-229-0145
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On May 20th MSDE issued Maryland Together: Child Care Recovery Plan. The Plan details expanding access to child care to include families returning to work under Governor Hogan’s latest Executive Order. MSDE established a comprehensive stakeholder task force to provide input. Read the Plan here.
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Early childhood regulations are no longer available on the Division of Early Childhood website.
Visit marylandpublicschools.org to access the regulations.
To receive a copy of the regulations, child care providers can contact their Licensing Specialist.
Maryland's Home Visiting Program
Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC) on behalf of the Maryland Department of Health invites you to respond to a survey about home visiting as a part of Maryland’s needs assessment of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV). The MIECHV program helps support pregnant women and families, particularly those facing adversity, with the necessary resources and skills to raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy and ready to learn.
The survey can be found by clicking this link.
CDA Renewal Amnesty program has been extended!
Due to recent events, the Council for Professional Recognition has extended the deadline for the CDA Renewal Amnesty Program to December 31, 2020. This program allows anyone with a CDA® credential expiration date as far back as January 1, 2010, an opportunity to complete the renewal process and make their credential active again. We hope this extension will help ease concerns and provide additional time to take advantage of this opportunity. You can find more information here.
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Caring During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-ranging and devastating impacts on Maryland’s families and economy. To gauge how large of an impact, MFN conducted a survey of all licensed child care providers from May 5 to May 15, 2020. The survey asked what impact COVID-19 is having on their program, including financial losses and closure decisions, and what supports are needed to help providers respond to the public health crisis. The responses we received represented 41.6% of Maryland licensed child care sites.
The survey revealed that 51% of child care programs in the state say they may close if families were to keep children home for extended periods as a result of the pandemic. Overall 67% of child care businesses owners reported a financial loss due to the closures and reduced attendance. The majority of respondents reported losing between $1,000 - $5,000 per week of closure. Read the full report here.
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Guidance for Continued Operations During Covid-19
Effective June 11, 2020, all Maryland licensed/ registered child care programs are able to provide child
care services. These program must agree to abide by child care regulations and guidelines established
in conjunction with the Maryland State Health Department regarding the CORONA-19 virus.
All child care centers, LOC’s, and Large Family Homes are required to submit a current
personnel list and staffing pattern to their Licensing Specialist by July 13, 2020. Regulations
require that these forms are updated as staff are added/ deleted.
Review the modifications to Code of Maryland Regulations
(COMAR) here.
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Training for Child Care Providers during COVID-19
Face-to-Face training will resume on July 1, 2020. There will be a maximum of 15 allowed in a training, which includes the trainer, Trainers must follow all of the CDC guidelines which includes wearing a mask and social distancing of 6 feet.
Virtual
Approved Online Training Organizations
Basic Heath & Safety
The FREE July training will run July 1 at 9:00am through July 22 at 9:00am.
Registration for the August course will be open July 23-29.
Online / Virtual
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Maryland’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation Project is Open!
Help for child care programs and families cope with all the changes brought about by the COVID -19 Pandemic.
Learn more here
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Watch the full recording on the PBS KIDS for Parents YouTube page HERE.
Teaching Math to Young Children for Families and Caregivers
REL Central, REL Appalachia, and REL Northwest have developed a new web-based resource that families and caregivers can use at home to support math learning for children ages 2-8.
The new resource complements and extends the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Teaching Math to Young Children by providing resources and activities to help families and caregivers support children as they practice math skills at home.
The Teaching Math to Young Children for Families and Caregivers web pages include:
- Quick tips to support number, shape, pattern, measurement, and data analysis skills throughout the day.
- Evidence-based activities and games with easy-to-follow directions.
- Videos to learn more about how children develop foundational math skills and ways to support those skills.
Click here to access the Teaching Math to Young Children for Families and Caregivers web pages.
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JUNE 30, 2020
Child Care Providers
All licensed child care programs are now able to reopen. Please fill out the NEW Child Care Reopening Verification form and send it to your licensing specialist or region manager for approval.
Organizations wishing to serve as an EPSA site may contact your regional licensing office.
Looking for Activities Children Will LOVE?
Find engaging activities for Families and Child Care Providers here.
Kacey the Quality Koala and Maryland EXCELS sharing daily fun and educational activities and mealtime discussion questions.
Be sure to visit this page or social media each day!
Share your activities on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtags #MarylandEXCELS and #KaceyEXCELS.
Special Needs Training and Technical Assistance for Infants and Toddlers
If you provide care for children under 3 years old, your program may be eligible to receive professional development at over 75% off!
Participants will receive:
Training - 2 or 3 COK hours
Technical Assistance (2 sessions) - 2 COK hours
Professional development is available statewide, but spaces are limited.
Learn more here.
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2020 Leadership and Learning Webinar Series
The Council is providing a forum for you to hear from the best and brightest in our profession. Now through November, we're presenting live webinars featuring renowned experts who will empower you in your practice. There's no limit to how many webinars you can register for—and best of all they're free. If you're looking for fresh ways to obtain in-service hours, take advantage of this chance to obtain one in-service hour for each webinar you attend. Review the catalog to find ways to engage with other educators. And keep one more point in mind: if you can't make a live event, you'll still have access to the recorded version when you register on our site. You have nothing to lose, and everything to learn about leading in the ECE field. Register today.
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Emergency Preparedness Training for Child Care Providers - Project Security Blanket
Project Security Blanket is a grant that is funded by MSDE that was awarded to Chesapeake College. It is a six -hour course that assists child care providers in completing an emergency plan for their programs.
Learn more here.
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Coronavirus computer game teaches children social distancing
Can You Save The World ? is a collaborative project between Prof. Richard Wiseman and developer Martin Jacob.
It is a family-friendly educational game to help face the Coronavirus pandemic.
Players of all ages can become better at social distancing through playing !
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 Free online learning modules for teachers of four year olds.
Work at your own pace and receive 3-4 COK hours upon completion of
each module. Submit your certificate to MSDE when you renew for licensing or submit
for Credentialing.
If you are interested in purchasing PPE Equipment for your program, please click the Interest Form below or Click Here.
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