Have Child Care Scholarship Questions?
The best way for parents or providers to ask questions about their Child Care Scholarship application/case or for child care providers to ask questions about their invoice or payment is to use the below link and
submit the completed form to CCS Central 2.
Forms submitted by 5pm will be responded to by email within 3 business days.
DIRECT PARENTS TO USE THIS LINK:
Child Care Scholarship Provider Inquiry
PROVIDERS USE THIS LINK:
Child Care Scholarship Customer Inquiry
Visit money4childcare.com to get more ways to contact CCS Central 2.
Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance
January 6, 2022
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Consolidated COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance for P-12 School and Child Care
October 27, 2021
Maryland Family Network (MFN) is pleased to announce two opportunities for trainers or those interested in becoming trainers!
The Advanced Training of Trainers provides an opportunity for experienced trainers to enhance their skills and knowledge of training techniques.
The next series is scheduled for February 18 and 19, 2022 – this series will be conducted virtually utilizing the Zoom platform.
More information and registration.
For those interested in becoming an approved trainer by MSDE for the child care community, one of the requirements is to complete a training of trainers specific to adult learning. MFN is pleased to offer the Responsive Training Symposium (more informally known as the Training of Trainers or TOT) to support the expansion of skilled trainers throughout Maryland for the early care and education community. This 3-module (split into 6 sessions) series covers a wide range of knowledge and skills necessary to become a skilled trainer. The next series is scheduled to begin March 3, 2022 and is open for registration.
More information
Registration
Training for Child Care Providers
Search the Maryland Child Care Training Calendar
45 Hour Critical Competencies For Infant-Toddler Educators
The 45-hour course can now be taken to meet the requirement for the 45-hour Infant Toddler curriculum course. Please visit the following webpage to find a trainer and upcoming training dates.
Providers credentialed at a level 2 or higher are eligible to apply for a training voucher to attend the 45-hour Critical Competencies training.
Basic Heath & Safety
and COVID-19 Trainings
Information and registration for the FREE trainings are available here.
CDA Funding
The Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood provides funding to support child care providers with obtaining their Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ from the Council for Professional Recognition.
More information
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Employment Opportunities with MSDE
ARPA Grant Monitoring Specialist
Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainees
Special Education Early Childhood Performance Specialist
Judy Center Early Learning Hub Specialist (Education Program Specialist I)
For more MSDE job openings, visit marylandpublicschools.org
Curricula Implementation Coordinator
Early Childhood Curriculum Writer
Other jobs in child care
Maryland Accreditation
Do you have questions about Maryland Accreditation and/or The Accreditation Support Fund?
Please visit the Maryland Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) located on the Division of Early Childhood Maryland Accreditation Webpage.
 Free Registered Nurse Consultant Available for Maryland Child Care Programs Serving Children with Medical Special Needs
Maryland Family Network’s (MFN) Registered Nurse Consultant is ready to help you support the families who call your child care program their second home.
This is a free program available for all licensed child care providers in Maryland who are caring for a child with special healthcare needs.
Contact MFN today to learn how a Registered Nurse Consultant can benefit your program and the families you serve. Call MFN’s LOCATE: Child Care Special Needs service at 410.659.7701 ext. 286 or call MFN’s LOCATE Provider Line 866.752.1614.
Free Workshops for Caregivers and Educators
Arts for Learning Maryland, formerly Young Audiences of Maryland, will host a series of SIX FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS for educators and caregivers.
These 90-minute workshops will take place on Zoom and support early childhood educators in discovering new arts strategies that support the development of our youngest learners in the classroom.
Learn more and register.
We Are Moving to Paperless: Complete Your Applications Online
Effective January 3, 2022, the applications below must be submitted using via Maryland OneStop. All other methods of submission have ended.
Maryland OneStop is the central hub for Maryland State licenses, forms, certificates, permits, applications, and registrations.
- New and Continuing CCCPDF Applications
- Training Voucher and Reimbursement
- Accreditation Support-Maryland Accreditation
- National Accreditation Support
 We are delighted to share MECLP's latest newsletter which introduces Cohort III fellows and shares updates and information about our expanding program.
We wish you a Happy New Year!
-The MECLP Team
Child Care Listening Session
The Office of Child Care will be hosting a Listening Session on Thursday, January 27th from 6:00-7:00pm. Please use the link below to register. Space is limited.
Register
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JANUARY 25, 2022
MSDE Announces Second Round of Child Care Stabilization Grant Applications
The application is closed and payments are being processed.
In this round of funding, all eligible providers will receive a base grant of $10,000 and eligible providers will receive additional funds, per licensed child care slot based on criteria outlined in the Child Care Stabilization Grant guidelines.
Received Applications List
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more
Family Child Care and PreK: New webinars for interested providers
The Alliance is hosting webinars for FCC providers to learn how they can participate in year three of the Alliance’s PreK program, ASPIRE. Applications will be opening soon for the program to begin in the fall. To register for a webinar, go to: http://www.fccamd.org/aspire-webinars
Free Clock Hours to Kick-Off 2022!
MPT presents: Media Literacy for Early Childhood Professionals
Join MPT to pilot Media Literacy for Early Childhood Professionals, a new online course designed to provide high-quality, interactive professional development training for early childhood providers and educators.
This free course will offer self-paced, online learning as well as two virtual, facilitated sessions over one week. In return, you will earn 6 MSDE-approved clock hours for your participation and feedback.
Learn more and register for the pilot course
Free ESL Child Care Classes On-line
Prince George’s Community College’s free online ESL courses help non-native speakers prepare for the workplace.
March 22 – June 30, 2022
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 6:00 – 10:15 p.m. – take the first 3 classes:
• Childcare 1: Childhood Growth and Development
• Childcare 1: Preschool Age
• Childcare 2: Infants and Toddlers
Summer 2022 – take the last 3 classes:
• Childcare 2: School Aged Children
• Childcare Family Business
• Communication
Register
Contact: Rebecca Boggs
boggsrx@pgcc.edu
Early Learning Assessment Updates
The next enrollment for child care programs to complete the interest survey for the of the Early Learning Assessment (ELA) is: February 15
Click the flyer to learn more and register for the ELA .
MSCCA Conference by the Sea 2022: Rebuilding with Resilience!
SAVE THE DATE
Date: April 28-May 1,2022.
Event will be a hybrid model and you can attend in person or virtually.
Location: Clarion Conference Center and Hotel/Resort in Ocean City, Maryland or virtual
Keynotes include:
- Dr. Rosemarie Allen
- Dr. Allen Mallory
- Steven Hicks and Jennifer Nizer, Maryland State Department of Education
Learn more
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