Proposed DEC Regulations
MSDE regulations are regularly evaluated and updated. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the regulations are necessary for the public interest, continue to be supported by statutory authority and judicial opinion, or are appropriate for amendment or repeal.
Upon visiting the website, please sign up for e-mail notifications, and you will be sent an e-mail when new regulations and updates have been made to the page. Click on the link below for updates regarding regulation amendments for the MSDE, Division of Early Childhood, including :
- Regulation and Regulatory Review
- Emergency Regulations
- Proposed Regulations
- Regulations Impacting Small Businesses
Review the Proposed DEC Regulations
Did you receive an invite to complete the Maryland Child Care Workforce Survey?
The survey was emailed to random child care professionals on 08/03/23. The email is from Alexis Washington, with the subject line, “Research Study Opportunity: 15-Minute Survey for MSDE Early Educators with Thank You For Your Time”. The survey will take about 15 minutes, and all survey completers will receive a $25 thank you gift card.
MSDE is working with a research team at the University of Virginia to conduct this survey to better understand the work of MSDE’s early childhood educators.
The deadline to complete the survey is 09/21/2023.
Complete your survey today!
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Recently Updated Forms or Documents
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!
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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.
Sept. 28 - Scholarship
- Oct. 26 - Licensing
- Nov. 30 - Workforce Advancement
- Dec. - No Session
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
Director of Family Support Services
For more MSDE job openings, visit the MSDE website.
Other jobs in child care
Have something you want to share with Maryland's early childhood community? Learn how to submit to Tuesday Tidbits.
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The Enhanced Child Care Support and Teacher Retention Award (ECSTRA) Program
Applications for MSDE’s “ECSTRA” Retention Bonus Program are OPEN! Credentialed child care employees working directly with children for 20+ hours a week may be eligible to receive a retention bonuses (min $1000 and up to $3000). Deadline to apply is 10/03/2023.
Learn more and apply
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Want to grow your child care business?
Expand into Pre-K!
Push your program forward and become eligible to receive grants up to $10,000 for each child in your Pre-K program with the Prekindergarten Capacity Building Grant.
There are only TWO (2) simple eligibility requirements:
- hold a valid license
- have not incurred any serious health or safety violations
Act fast, the submission deadline is September 8, 2023.
Learn more
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Help Grow the Workforce!
Do you know family members of children in your program who would be excellent teachers? Share information about the
Maryland Early EdCorp paid CDA apprenticeship program, funded by MSDE’s Maryland Rebuilds, which supports future high-quality child care teachers in centers like yours.
Learn more
Join Maryland Early EdCorp as we prepare the next generation of child care teachers by hosting our paid apprentices in your Excels Level 4 or 5 program.
Nominate your highly qualified teachers to be mentor coaches guided by UMES staff.
Learn more
Contact
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2023 Early Care and Education Conference: Kindergarten Readiness Fact or Fiction!
Join us for a day of hands-on education as we reignite the importance of developmentally appropriate play in Kindergarten Readiness. With a variety of expert presenters, we will dig deep into Literacy, STEM, Social Foundations, Art and Family Engagement discovering strategies to prepare our children for Kindergarten.
Register
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Tell your families about Child Care Counts’ 2023 #TeachersMatter contest!
Submissions from parents accepted Sept 18 thru Oct 2. Awardee, announced Oct 12, receives $500 and a $250 gift card to an educational supply store. Nominees must work at a state-licensed center or family provider.
More info and submit a nomination
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Do you or a family member currently have health insurance through Medicaid or the Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP)?
Your Medicaid renewal will not be automatic this year —even if it was last year.
Make sure your contact information is up to date with Maryland Health Connection.
When it’s your turn to renew, you will receive a notice in the mail or through your
online account.
You’ll have 45 days to respond, so don’t wait!
Log in to your account or call
855-642-8572 to get started.
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Promoting Social Emotional Resilience (Fully Funded Course, 16 COK & Stipend)
Fall 2023
The Richman Foundation is funding a new cohort of Mariposa Education’s 16 COK course, Promoting Social-Emotional Resilience, for groups of early childhood providers in Baltimore City, opening in Fall 2023. Learn Mariposa’s method for reducing stress and challenging behaviors.
Apply Now
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MSFCCA 30th Annual Conference: Honoring Our Past and Reinventing Our Future
October 6-7, 2023
Join child care professionals for a weekend filled with quality training and workshops.
Meet the Keynotes:
- The MSDE, Division of Early Childhood Assistant State Superintendent Dr. Shayna Cook
- The Laughter Remedy Dr. Paul Mcghee
Register
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Early Childhood Experts Needed
The Maryland Accreditation Validator Request for Quotation (RFQ) has been posted! The purpose of this RFQ is to acquire a pool of expert consultants to conduct accreditation visits, and provide validator comments and ratings to child care and public schools seeking Maryland Accreditation. Apply by submitting a bid. Instructions and documents are available in the online portal.
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Become a PreK coach with the ASPIRE PreK program!
Calling all education champions! ASPIRE wants YOU to help grow PreK in family child care homes as an instructional coach. Turn play into learning, giggles into growth, and curiosity and creativity into kindergarten readiness! Se alienta a los hablantes de español a aplicar! www.fccamd.org/coach
Learn more
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Learning Day 2023
Save the Date! Learning Day 2023 will be held at Frederick Community College on Saturday, November 4th. Registration information will be available in September.
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The Council for Professional Recognition, Maryland State Department of Education and Maryland Family Network have partnered to offer funding to help you earn or renew your Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential. And now, fully funded CDA® training is available for Maryland early childhood educators! Training options are available for CDA
candidates and renewal applicants. Don’t miss out on this exciting professional development opportunity.
Learn more
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September 5, 2023
FREE! Supporting Maryland’s Multilingual Learners Presented by Linda Bratcher
September
7 Essential Actions Orientation
20 Essential Actions 5 & 9
October
2 Essential Actions Orientation
25 Essential Actions 10 & 11
November
9 Essential Actions Orientation
16 Essential Actions 1 & 14
Register or email Linda Bratcher
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Hands-on Professional Development Workshops
Sept. 14 Crawling Across the Curriculum with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Sept. 18 Pathway to Professionalism – MD EXCELS & Credentialing
Sept. 26 Getting to Know ASQ-3
Sept. 28 Observations, Portfolios and Assessments
More Information
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13th Annual Project ACT Early Childhood Conference
September 23
Empower change in Early Education at our 13th Project ACT Conference! Don't miss inspiring speakers on Sept 23, 2023. Become the Change Maker. Secure your spot now!
Register
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10th Annual Maryland Early Childhood Conference: Teach, Love and Inspire
Join us September 22nd and/or 23rd, in-person or virtually!
Keynotes include:
- Dr. Paul McGhee of The Laughter Remedy
- Beth Ferry, renowned children’s author
- William Martinez performing SIGNing the Song: Power of Belonging
Friday's Opening Remarks will be provided by Ms. Berol Dewdney, Maryland's 2022-23 Teacher of the Year! With 25 sessions to choose from, there’s something for everyone!
Registration is open now.
Participants earn up to 12 COK hrs and 2 PAU’s or up to 1CPD hour.
Register
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Train with Petrea Hicks!
Next Available Session:
Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act Live Zoom Webinar
Tuesday, September 12th 6:00-9:00pm
Register
Other opportunities
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Safe Infant Sleep in Early Care and Education from the American Academy of Pediatrics
The content created for this course is tailored to those who care for infants, mainly early educators such as family or center-based childcare providers, Early Head Start program staff, child care health consultants, directors, and health managers.
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Introduction to Maryland Credentialing
September 26, 2023
6:30-8:30pm
Interested in learning more about the Maryland Credential? Join this workshop to find out what it is, how to do it, and how it benefits you.
Learn more
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Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center (BCCCRC) Training Opportunities
Come take your required training hours with the Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center!
September 19: Basic Health and Safety and Breastfeeding
September 20: Teaching Parents About School Readiness
September 23: Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act
September 27: Creating a Language Rich Environment
More information & registration
October 14 Virtual Professional Development Institute
Join BCCCRC for a virtual PDI, "Thoughtful Conversations about Equity and Justice" on Saturday, October 14th from 9:00am-12:00pm. This engaging session will have reflective dialogue to analyze and plan for effective implementation of inclusiveness in childcare settings.3 COK hours in Community for $5.00.
Register
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FREE Early Literacy, Math, Social and Emotional Learning and Arts-Based Pre-K/K Instruction
September 30, October 28, November 11 and December 2: Saturday Series
This MSDE, Maryland Rebuilds funded Professional Development Institute for educators of 3-5-year-olds will focus on drama, music, art and movement strategies during 5 Saturday training days plus 3 follow-up sessions. Earn up to 55 Core of Knowledge credits. PDI dates: 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/2.
Contact
Playful Inclusion for All Children
November 11
Join Maryland EXCELS, the Abilities Network Project Act, Harford Community College and Pure Play Every Day, LLC. for this child care conference. Earn 6 COK hours and a PAU for Credentialing. The cost is $55.
Enter course code # 45448 to register.
Register
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