MSDE and other State offices will be closed on the following days:
December 25 Christmas Day
January 1, 2024 New Year's Day
January 15, 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Proposed
Early Childhood
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
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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.
December - No Session
January 25 - 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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Recently Updated Forms or Documents
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Exciting News for Child Care Providers in Maryland!
The Maryland Department of Commerce announced that applications are now open for the second year of the Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund.
This fund is established in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), aiming to lend a helping hand to dedicated child care providers like you. No-interest loans are available for child care providers who are licensed by MSDE and participate in the Child Care Scholarship Program.
The application period is open through December 15, 2023, and we encourage you to seize this opportunity to strengthen your child care facilities.
Detailed information on eligibility criteria and the application process
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Calling Montgomery County & Eastern Shore Programs!
Shape the future of ECE by hosting apprentices in your classrooms. Apprentices will be paid through Maryland Early EdCorp funding as they earn their CDA and learn from your staff. Act now to strengthen your team and invest in the local workforce! Connect with earlyedcorp@umd.edu
More info
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New Child Care Provider Portal
Maryland State Department of Education is excited to announce the launch of its new Child Care Provider Portal!
All providers who participate in the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) program are required to register and use the Provider Portal for all scholarship related tasks, such as, but not limited to, invoicing, attendance, and scholarship enrollment.
Effective November 20, 2023, do not mail, email, or fax documents to the CCS program. All forms for the CCS program must be uploaded and submitted through the Child Care Provider Portal. In addition, providers not participating in the CCS program can register to use the Provider Portal to complete limited actions related to licensing requirements, (i.e., uploading documents).
Help Provided!
Provider Portal Session
November 29, 2023 6:00 – 7:00pm (John Lamb, Systems
Manager will demonstrate Portal Registration and will answer questions on how to register for the Portal). Use this link to attend the Provider Portal session.
SESSION
REGISTER
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Join Our Exclusive Webinar Series: Transforming Early Education in Maryland
Are you ready to make a real impact in early childhood education? The future of our children and communities is at stake, and you have the power to drive positive change. Mark your calendars: December 5th and 12th, 2023 at 1:00-2:00 pm EST. Join our email list now to get your exclusive invite.
Join the Email List
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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Eastern Shore Family Child Providers Needed
Are you a FCCP/LFCC on the Eastern Shore? Have you been licensed for at least 3 years & interested in healthy lifestyles? If so, please contact Dr. Spencer for more details. Those who compete the demographic survey and the self-assessment will get a gift card thanks to the ESCCRC!
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45-hour Director-Administration Online Training
Unlock the potential of your early childhood program with Care Courses' comprehensive online course created for Maryland directors and administrators. This course explores the multifaceted aspects of program management, from mastering financial oversight to cultivating a motivated workforce.
Learn more
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Low-cost December Trainings with BCCCRC
Stay warm and take your COK trainings at a low-cost with BCCCRC!
December 2: Using Art to Heal Trauma
December 7: A Sense of Place
December 9: Take a Look in a Book
December 13: Emotions Matter
More info
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Business Practices for Out-of-School Time Child Care Webinar
December 6, 2023, 3-4 p.m.
In order to provide quality supports to families and their school-age children, child care providers must view their meaningful work as a business and plan and prepare for its sustainability and growth.
This interactive webinar, hosted by the Office of Child Care’s National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) and National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance (NCECQA), will highlight tips and resources to help child care providers serving school-age children build or enhance their business practices and create more sustainable Out-of-School Time (OST) programs.
Learn more
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FREE! "Supporting Maryland's Multilingual Children The WIDA Years Essential Actions"
Supporting multilingual children enhances their cognitive abilities, contributes to their social-emotional development and fosters a more inclusive classroom environment. Investigate available learning opportunities now thru January. Presented by Linda Bratcher Independent Trainer since 2006
Register
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Emergency Preparedness: The Expert’s Corner Q & A
Discover the key considerations for children with special needs in emergency situations. Don't miss Project ACT's Q & A session featuring David Bycoffe, Deputy Chief of Homeland Security. Attend, learn, and get a chance to win a kit packed with emergency essentials!
December 18, 2023
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Avoiding Burnout in a Demanding Occupation
Boost Your Wellness as an Early Childhood Educator. Define burnout, identify workplace stressors, and discover strategies to avoid burning out. Join our New Training today!
December 19, 2023
Join
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45-hour Coaching & Mentoring Series (English & Spanish language series)
This virtual training series provides information and strategies to build your coach/mentor skills. This series meets the requirements for the Maryland Credential Administrator Level 4 requirements and awards 45 Core of Knowledge hours in Professionalism. English series begins 2/1/2024 & Spanish on 2/20/24.
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2024 National Leadership Conference
Celebrate Child Care’s Resilient Past and LEAD the Way to a Sustainable Future at the 2024 National Leadership Conference, April 25-27, 2024 in Austin, Texas. For more details and registration (approval # CWO-162187) contact our team at conference@necpa.net or 855-706-3272.
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Let's Explore The Growing Brain!
Join Petrea Hicks for a live Zoom Webinar on "The Growing Brain: Everyday Play"! Tuesday, December 12th from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Only a few spots left so don't miss out.
Learn more and Register
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Open the Door to a Transformative Classroom
Register for this 4-hour COK workshop that focuses on using a more reflective process in the classroom to create a supportive environment where children feel safe, connected to others, and engaged in the environment. Register for 12/2 or 12/9 from 9 a-1p. For more info email anjeeri.lotus@gmail.com.
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