The CDC’s Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs (ECE) to Support Safe In-Person Learning (Updated May 11, 2023)
Based on COVID-19 hospital admission levels, this guidance provides flexibility so schools and ECE programs can adapt to changing local situations, including periods of increased community health
impacts from COVID-19.
Read COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know
Read the Summary of Recent Changes
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Liability Insurance Coverage for Registered Family Child Care Providers
If you provide paid family child care in your home, you cannot rely on your standard homeowners or auto insurance to protect you from claims arising from your family child care activities. Standard
homeowners and auto insurance policies generally do not cover you for claims related to those
activities. You can purchase insurance to cover those claims from your homeowners and auto insurers, but only if you have a "certificate of registration" as a family child care provider from the state.
Once registered as a family child care provider, talk to your trusted insurance advisor, agent or
broker, or insurance company about liability insurance for your activities as a family child care
provider.
Learn more about the types of coverage and how much you need.
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House Bill 636 (Summary): Public Information Act— Inspection of E-mail Address and Telephone Numbers
Introduced by Delegate Pam Lanman Guzzone, House Bill 636 is an act concerning the Public
Information Act - Inspection of E-Mail Addresses and Telephone Numbers. FOR the purpose of altering the definition of “personal information” for purposes of certain provisions of the Public Information Act
to include an individual’s e-mail address; requiring certain custodians to deny inspection of certain records of certain e-mail addresses and certain telephone numbers except under certain circumstances; requiring certain custodians to allow inspection of certain records of business e-mail addresses under the same circumstances as inspection of certain records of business addresses and telephone numbers; and generally relating to inspection of e-mail addresses and telephone numbers under the Public Information Act.
Read House Bill 636
Recently Updated Forms or Documents
OCC Licensing Child Care Health Forms
Access OCC licensing child care health forms!
Coming Soon!
All Maryland Child Care Credential applications will be submitted via Maryland OneStop. Maryland
OneStop is an interactive application portal that allows applicants to complete an application, upload
the required documents and submit the application online. The Maryland OneStop dashboard is a
user-friendly portal allowing applicants to confirm application receipt and status. Additional
information will be coming soon!
All training Voucher and Reimbursement applications must be submitted via Maryland One Stop.
Online Reimbursement Application Form
Online Voucher Application Form
Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) applications must be submitted via Maryland One Stop.
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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.
May 25 - Scholarship
REGISTER
June 29 - Workforce Advancement July 27 - Maryland EXCELS
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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Diamond Visions Recalls Plush Monkey Toys Due to Choking Hazard
More info
Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
More info
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Have something you want to share with Maryland's early childhood community? Learn how to submit to Tuesday Tidbits.
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Help Grow the Workforce!
Do you have teenage volunteers graduating from high school and looking for a job in child care?
Maryland Early EdCorp can help. Please share this paid CDA apprenticeship program, funded by MSDE’s Maryland Rebuilds, to support Maryland’s future high-quality child care teachers.
Learn more
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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.
Learn more
Celebrating 58 Years of Head Start Services
Join the Party!
The Head Start program turns 58 on May 18! Join the Office of Head Start (OHS) in commemorating the many years of service to the community by using the OHS Birthday Celebration Social Media Toolkit. This toolkit contains graphics and posts for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Facebook Stories. Join the party by downloading the assets and sharing them on your Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts on May 18. Help us promote our Head Start birthday celebration among parents and families as well as early care, education, and family services providers!
Learn more
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Early Childhood Behavioral Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Early Childhood Development,
and Office of the Administration for Children and Families have developed resources for child
care providers to help support and promote early childhood mental health, social and emotional development, resilience and self-care.
Resources
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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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B3's Listen and Learn Statewide Tour Survey
MFN is requesting statewide representation for the Building Better Beginnings (B3) Survey for families with children ages 0-5. This seven-minute survey is designed to learn about Maryland's parent and caregiver prenatal, infant and toddler priorities. Please take a minute to share it with parents for an implementation plan that represents families and caregivers.
For questions or copies of the B3 Survey fliers in English or Spanish, contact Felicia Jones-Taylor, Ed.D.
Listen & Learn Tour Parent Survey - English l Spanish
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Professional Development Workshops
May 22
The Tools of the Trade, Inspiring Young Minds to be SET and Ready for Life workshops are a series of 12 modules dedicated to incorporating science, engineering and technology (SET) into programs for children, particularly school-agers. Each module is 2 hours in COK CUR.
Register
Supporting Maryland’s Multilingual Learners: WIDA Early Years Essential Actions
Support language development for all children, particularly multilingual learners.
May 23 WIDA Early Years Essential Actions 1 & 14
June 5 WIDA Essential Actions Orientation
June 12 WIDA Essential Actions 6 & 8 - how children develop and use English and their own heritage languages.
Coaching for MD EXCELS Cultural Competency Achievement is available.
Registration
Contact Linda Bratcher
410-688-3949
Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training Course
May-September 2023
Become a Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor to help connect communities, build mental health
literacy and teach others how to assist during a mental health challenge or crisis. This course consists
of eight hours of self-paced pre-work and three days of live virtual instruction.
Email Indu Radhakrishnan to Register
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Monarch Madness- Planting a Rainbow for Pollinators
May 20, 2023
Learn more about native gardening, the amazing monarch butterfly, how to access grants and budget-friendly tips to start a garden. Presented by the Nature Learning Collective and Hummingbird
Hill Nature Preschool, explore ways to garden with young children and create magical outdoor spaces.
Registration
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May 16, 2023
Apply for Free Use of Digital Curricula
May 16, 23 or 30
Applications are open for grant-funded use of the Child Discovering Their World Digital Curricula! Curricula are project-based, integrate all content areas and align with Maryland’s Early Learning
Assessment and Standards. Access this resource at no cost.
Register an info webinar
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Working Partner Group
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is supporting the development of a Working Partner Group to understand better the experiences of
family members whose children receive care and education through state and local early childhood systems. This Working Partner Group will select 20 family members to participate in three-four one-hour
virtual meetings through 2023. Participating family members will receive a $100 honorarium for each discussion they attend. Would you like to refer a family member for this opportunity?
Email
Lovable Ones (New Training)
May 24
Join the Abilities Network - Project ACT for play-based learning experiences based on developmentally appropriate practice and the knowledge of young toddler development across all learning domains. Providers will create meaningful, fun learning experiences for these loveable and fun learners.
Register
Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Early Childhood Professionals
June 8
Project ACT teaches participants evidence-based techniques and strategies to prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident. Participants will also learn how to conduct drills, develop a customized plan and work together to ensure staff and children are prepared.
Register
Project ACT Presents: A Parent Workshop – Ouch! That Hurts!
June 20
Biting, kicking and hitting, Oh My! These behaviors can be challenging for the most patient parents. Learn how to determine why your child is doing these behaviors and then pick up some ideas to help them stop.
Register
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FREE Early Literacy, Math, Social and Emotional Learning and Arts-Based Pre-K Instruction
July 10-14
July 31-Aug 4
Aug 7-11
This MSDE, Maryland Rebuilds-funded Professional Development Institute for early childhood educators will focus on drama, music, movement and visual art strategies during five-day summer training sessions for 65 Core of Knowledge hours.
Email for more info
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Well-Being + Self-Care: A Path to A Better You
May 18
Join Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day to learn why we face self-care challenges and strategies to cultivate inner change that leads to greater success in outward relationships and interactions.
Register
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Computer Science in Early Childhood: Achieve Equity in Pre-K-2
July 17
INVESTIGATE the benefits of implementing computer science programming tools, robots and
unplugged activities to support the development of creative and innovative thinkers with the
University System of Maryland - Maryland Center for Computing Education. Earn FREE CPD credits. No experience is necessary!
Register
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MECLP's Cohort V Application Details
Do you want to join the Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program's (MECLP) workforce initiative focused on filling Maryland's early childhood leadership gap? MECLP develops and supports strong leaders who will generate positive change in communities by improving school readiness and related outcomes for early learners, particularly disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
Learn more
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Total Program Quality is Simple!
Total Program Quality is important to meet Maryland Quality Standards. Our National Administrator Credential and Certified Childcare Professional credential are accepted by Credentialing and OCC. NECPA Accreditation is the only nationally approved accrediting organization in Maryland for both Center and Family Home providers, serving ages 0-12.
Learn more
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Fast Track Application Information Session with BCCCRC's Family Resource
Specialists
May 31
Join the Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center (BCCCRC) and the Family Tree Family Resource Specialists for an information session about Baltimore City's new Fast Track Application process. Registration is not required for this virtual event.
Join
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MSDE recently released two early learning grant initiatives that expand the availability of high-quality full-day prekindergarten education to more Maryland children. Both private and public providers have the opportunity to participate in the grant programs.
Learn more
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