Update to Maryland EXCELS Standard ACR 1
With changes to Maryland EXCELS Standard Accreditation (ACR) 1, it’s easier than ever to increase your Quality Rating! Thanks to your feedback, requirements for meeting ACR 1 have been reduced— giving your program the time you need to move through accreditation while progressing through the Maryland EXCELS system. Review the new requirements in your Maryland EXCELS account and contact your Quality Assurance Specialist with any questions.
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Are you interested in setting up Direct Deposit?
Direct Deposit Information To set up direct deposit payments, please contact the Comptroller of Maryland. The comptroller's office will provide the necessary information and forms to set up direct deposit.
Phone: 410-260-7813 (select the option for information on electronic payments.)
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Registration for Ready to Read: Early Literacy Learning Lab - Now Open
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is hosting a two-day, in–person, professional learning opportunity designed for district literacy teams to collaborate on the application and implementation of high-leverage strategies and best practices in early literacy (Pre-K-3). District teams of four to five participants interested in participating, can complete the registration to attend Ready to Read: Early Literacy Learning Labs at one of the following LEAs:
Calvert County Public Schools, March 22-23, 2023
Wicomico County Public Schools, March 29-30, 2023
Baltimore City Public Schools, April 19-20, 2023
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Recently Updated Forms or Documents
Have Questions?
Attend an Office of Child Care Information Session. Each month a branch will share news and updates. Submit any questions or comments you have during the registration process. Answers will be provided during the Listening Session or emailed to you directly.
All sessions are 6:00-7:00PM
Register at the beginning of each month on our website.
April 27 - Licensing
REGISTER
May 25 - Scholarship
June 29 - Workforce Advancement
Missed a session? Check out previous recordings and presentations.
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Licensing Inspection Survey
There is now a Licensing Inspection Survey that is being emailed to you after each inspection for you to provide feedback regarding the customer service during your inspection. Be sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive your inspection report and/or the survey link. You may also scan the QR code with your phone.
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MSDE Early Childhood Job Openings
Special Education Early Childhood Performance Specialist ($65,857 - $105,735/ year)
For more MSDE job openings, visit the MSDE website.
Other jobs in child care
Great Deal on the Zero to Three 45 Hour Critical Competencies Training for Infant Toddler Educators
Take advantage of the great low price of $50 and learn about the current knowledge and skills to support our youngest learners in Social Emotional Development, Cognitive Development and Language and Literacy Development. Alternative to the Infant & Toddler 45 Hour Curriculum Course.
To inquire about other upcoming training, contact one of our approved trainers.
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Delta Enterprise Corp. Recalls 2-in-1 Outdoor Kids Swings Due to Fall Hazard
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Please notify the families you serve of these recalls.
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Celebrate the "Week of The Young Child" with BCCCRC at The Maryland Book Bank
We hope you can join us to celebrate the "Week of the Young Child" at The Maryland Book Bank on April 6, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Information Session on Safe Sleep for Infants
April 24
Join the Family Tree Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center and Baltimore City Health Department for a virtual information session on safe infant sleep practices. Registration is not required. Click on the Zoom link to join. For more information, visit familytreemd.org/bccrc.
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Are You a FCC Provider with a BA or BS? Ignite Young Minds as a Pre-K Teacher Today!
The ASPIRE PreK project currently has almost 30 FCC providers who are funded through Maryland's PreK program and are located throughout the state. We are seeking other FCC providers who hold bachelor's degrees and are interested in participating in PreK for the upcoming fall season.
Maryland State Child Care Association Conference by the Sea 2023
All Aboard with MSCCA: Cruising Through Early Childhood
Ahoy Child Care/ECE Professionals! Registration is NOW OPEN for the MSCCA Hybrid Conference by the Sea 2023: All Aboard with MSCCA: Cruising Through Early Childhood!
Don't miss the Maryland State Child Care Association's Conference by the Sea with hybrid option setting sail May 4-7, 2023.
MSCCA members receive a discount! Learn more and become a member today at http://membership.mscca.org. You are not required to be a MSCCA member to attend the Conference.
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Maryland Early Childhood Conference
SAVE THE DATE! This year's conference will be held on September 22 and 23, 2023. Conference details will be released in May on our website.
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Eastern Shore Nature Connection Conference
April 15, 2023
Join the Night Watch Childcare Center for an exciting day of bringing nature inside the classroom and finding pockets of nature in an urban environment. Engage in discussions and interactive, hands-on activities to support you in partnering with nature and obtaining knowledge and skills to weave nature into your curriculum.
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The Month of the Young Child – Kick-off Webinar
Kick off the start of Month of the Young Child with MDAEYC, MFN, MSCCA, RA5 and A4L on Tuesday,
April 11 at 7 pm! Learn about what's happening during this annual observance, hear from Maryland's
Teacher of the Year, Berol Dewdney, interact with theater artist Natasha Mirny and be entered into
raffle giveaways!
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Supporting Maryland’s Multilingual Learners: WIDA Early Years Essential Actions
FREE Workshops
April 3 WIDA Essential Actions Orientation
April 13 Coaching for MD EXCELS Cultural Achievement
April 18 WIDA Early Years Essential Action 3 & 4
May 9 WIDA Essential Actions Orientation
May 23 WIDA Early Years Essential Actions 1 & 14
Registration
Contact Linda Bratcher
410-688-3949
FCCAMC Annual Conference:
Building Brains with Music
April 15, 2023 at The Universities at Shady Grove, from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. FCCAMC members get an extra discount so don't forget to submit your online membership application before registering for the conference. Visit us on FCCAMC.org for all the conference details, the conference registration link, and FCCAMC membership application.
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Membership
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Dig In! STEM and Nature in Early Learning Conference Registration
The co-authors of Dig In: Outdoor STEM Learning for Young Children will share their experiences writing about their passion, early childhood, and leave participants inspired to share their own stories with others in their profession. We will discover the stages of the Learning Lifecycle and use it as a framework. Participants will be inspired to see themselves as contributors to the work of the Deep Thinkers as they explore the outdoor learning areas on site. We will discuss possible barriers to outdoor STEM learning and how to overcome them.
Registration
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Month of the Young Child, April 10-May 5!
Celebrate Month of the Young Child with MDAEYC and Arts for Learning! Join us April 10 - May 5 for a series of interactive arts workshops for children and educators. Programs include on-demand videos, accompanying lesson plans, and live virtual artist workshops!
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April 4, 2023
CPR & First Aid Training Reminder
(1) Basic First Aid Training through the American Red Cross or a program with equivalent standards appropriate to all children age groups for which the program is approved.
(2) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training through the American Heart Association or a program
with equivalent standards appropriate to all children age groups for which the program is approved.
The training must be taken either in person or in a hybrid format. The hybrid format includes a knowledge check through a virtual platform and a skills check in a face-to-face, in-person setting.
Certificates obtained through a complete online training method will be invalid. Examples of the
approved training include Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Training, which includes adults, children and Infant CPR, and Basic First Aid Training, which covers adults, children and babies.
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Basic Financial Strategies - Family Provider Series
April 19 Budgets, Projections, Planning: plan strategically, generate income.
April 25 Financial Reports/Internal Controls: manage finances, strengthen fiscal health. Coaching for “Maryland EXCELS Business Practices Achievement”
May 4 Module 3 Marketing: target advertising to meet the needs of your audience.
Linda Bratcher 410-688-3949
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Registration
Coaching for Critical Core Competencies for Infant/Toddler Educators
For those who graduated from the Critical Core Competencies for Infant/Toddler Educators we are offering individualized Coaching Services to support individuals who want to strengthen their ability to implement the skills in this Course. MSDE is covering the cost for this service.
More info
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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
April 27
Define the different types of child abuse and neglect during this virtual training hosted by Project ACT. Understand your role as a mandated reporter and learn how to respond to a child who discloses abuse or neglect.
The Core of Knowledge: Health, Safety and Nutrition (2 hours)
Learn more and Register
Treat Yourself
$5 Training In honor of Children’s Mental Health Matters Week
May 9
This Abilities Network - Project ACT will address the importance of self-care for teachers and
administrators through self-reflective, hands-on activities and experiences. Teachers will
explore and increase their familiarity with best practices in self-care, including breathing
techniques. Providers and administrators will create a plan to increase the use of self-care
strategies in their programs.
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Let us PAY for your CDA®!
As a registered family child care provider or licensed child care center staff, you can access FREE funds to cover the cost of new/renewal CDA application fees and associated competency books!
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Care Courses has more new courses! Take our free 1-hour elective course Playing Outdoors and learn the benefits of outdoor play. Take our 4-hour core of knowledge course, Play and Learning in Early Childhood, and learn the connection between play and learning.
Learn more
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Fully Funded Mariposa Training Opportunity
We are thrilled to announce that the Sherman Family Foundation is funding Mariposa Education’s 16 COK course: Promoting Social-Emotional Resilience for early childhood providers serving Baltimore City! Learn Mariposa’s method for reducing stress and challenging behaviors. Self-paced learning 8 live practice sessions (zoom or in-person) Coaching $100 stipend If you would like to apply for a group of staff from your Baltimore City center to participate in one of the three courses, please complete the application.
Application
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MECLP Fellows Spring 2023 Webinar Series
The Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program's (MECLP) webinars are focused on equity and policy issues.
April 12: Creating Expanded Resources to Support Neurodivergent Students
April 26: Where is the Subsidy? Increasing Awareness and Accessibility of Child Care Subsidy in Maryland
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Early Childhood Connections 2023 in Garrett County
April 29
The Early Childhood Connections Conference is back! Join the Child Care Choices, The Mental Health Association of Frederick for the day and earn six hours of approved training, a PAU and giveaways! Email ChildCareChoices@fcmha.org for a registration packet!
MFN's Strong Families Initiative presents: Every Day I Stand for Children Annual Conference
Scared Silent: When the One You Love Becomes the One You Fear
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Mildred Muhammad
April 17, 2023
The Every Day I Stand for Children conference will help parents, as well as early care and education professionals from across Maryland, learn tools to strengthen families to prevent domestic violence and child maltreatment. Attendees will also participate in Dare to Heal, a hands-on workshop led by Ms. Muhammad that guides participants toward promoting resilience within family systems through journaling as a way to heal from trauma.
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