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Child Care Scholarship Open Office Hours
Join us for the open office hours of the Child Care Scholarship program! Our MSDE staff members are ready to assist both enrolled families and dedicated child care providers with any questions about applications, payments, or managing a Scholarship account.
January 23, 2024
12:00-1:00 PM
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Maryland Accreditation Orientation is Now Online!
The new Maryland Accreditation orientation is online, mobile-friendly, and has self-paced modules that guide you in understanding and preparing for the accreditation process. Participants can begin at any time and progress at their convenience.
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Basic Health and Safety Training Update
The Basic Health and Safety Training update for calendar year 2023 is now available. The training is FREE and only available online. Registration is NOT required. Click on the flyer on the left for instructions on how to access the training.
The training must be completed by March 31, 2024. All family child care providers and child care center staff are required to complete this annual update. Upon completion of the course, individuals will be awarded 1.5 hours of continued training. Staff hired during December 2023 must complete the 3-hour Basic Health and Safety training by March 31, 2024.
Upon successful completion of the training, the system will produce a “Certificate of Participation”. Please download and save the certificate. Please save it to your device, email it to yourself, or print multiple copies in case you need another copy. The Division of Early Childhood will not keep copies of your certificate on file.
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Push to Pre-K Sessions
Do you want to grow your child care business?
Are you looking to access State prekindergarten grants next school year?
We've created Push to Pre-K to empower child care providers with the tools they need to tap into State prekindergarten grants.
Components of an Educational Program, Defining High-Quality Pre-K, & Finding Qualified Staff Members – January 24, 2024 1-2:30pm [Join here]
Grant Writing Tips – February 7, 2024 1-2pm [Join here]
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MSDE Office Closures
MSDE and other State offices will be closed on the following days:
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January 15, 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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February 19, 2024 Presidents' Day
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May 27, 2024 Memorial Day
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Licensing Survey
We are send ya Licensing Inspection Survey via email following each inspection of a child care program. This survey allows providers to share feedback about the customer service experience during the inspection. If you haven't received your inspection report and/or the survey link, please check your Spam folder. Alternatively, you can use your phone to scan the QR code provided.
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Child Care Provider Portal
If you're a child care provider participating in the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) program, forms must be uploaded to and submitted using the Child Care Provider Portal.
Even if you're not part of the CCS program, you can still sign up for the Provider Portal to do some basic tasks, like uploading necessary documents for licensing.
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Recently Updated Forms and Documents
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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.
January 25 - Maryland EXCELS
Missed a session? Check out previous recordings and presentations.
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Training/Professional Development |
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Training for Child Care Providers
Looking for a Training?
Basic Heath & Safety Training
Information and registration for the FREE trainings are available here.
Child Care & COVID-19 Training
will no longer be available to child care providers and caregivers. The 2023 Basic and Health and Safety Update Training is now available. Training Update
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MCCRN Infant Toddler Symposium Reignite Your Passion: Infant & Toddler Play Edition
Join us in this Engaging symposium designed exclusively for Infant/Toddler Educators, where we integrate two dynamic workshops into one collaborative theme focused on play for our youngest learners.
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Supporting Grieving Children and Families
Supporting someone through loss and grief can be difficult, especially when the bereaved is a child. In this workshop on January 23, 2024, participants will learn about children's understanding of death at different ages and their grief.
Please note: This workshop may be triggering for some. If you've recently experienced loss, consider an alternative workshop.
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Do you need support responding to challenging behaviors?
Join UMD’s study of Maryland's state-wide program to nurture children's social-emotional well-being. Teachers receive classroom-based support from specialists and consultation on specific behavioral concerns, plus $300. Center Directors receive $200. Learn strategies while helping us document the impact of social-emotional supports for young children.
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BCCCRC's 2024 Emotional Wellness Conference (6 COK hours)
Registration is open for the annual BCCCRC Emotional Wellness Conference!
Date: Saturday, March 9th Time: 8:15am-4:00pm Location: Notre Dame of Maryland University Please take note that if you register for the conference, you will also need to register for your breakout individual breakout session that you would like to take.
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Southern Maryland Credential Workgroup Session
Get assistance with your MSDE credential application no matter where you are in the process. Open to all Southern Maryland child care providers (home, large family home, & center) January 29, 2024, 6-8pm at Leonardtown Public Library.
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Earn Your CDA Online On Your Time
Advance your career and earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) online with Miss Trish's all-inclusive CDA Program!
- Learn from anywhere at any time online
- IACET accredited
- Support from licensed educators
- 120 hours of training | 12 CEUs
- Free Professional Portfolio review
Contact Us Today! 833-678-7474 contact@misstrish.net
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Family Child Care Apprenticeship Program
The Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland is launching an apprenticeship program for FCC providers!
Apprentices receive training, computers, mentoring, and wages for working full-time with an experienced mentor. Contact jody.lamberti@fccamd.org for information.
Apply
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Fire Safety Training for Early Childhood Professionals
February 27, 2024
This course covers fire safety, fire basics/chemistry, the elements of a fire inspection, common fire inspection violations, fire extinguishment techniques, and response options for fires. The course will also provide tools, tips and resources for developing a plan for responding to a fire in or near your program. Thanks to funding provided by MSDE the registration fee for this event is only $5.
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Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Thanks to funding provided by the MSDE, the registration fee for this event is only $5. Develop a comprehensive plan to follow when a disaster occurs. Natural disasters, medical emergencies, technological hazards, and family and community concerns (disgruntled parents, missing children, pandemic flu) will be covered. Ensure that your plan addresses special needs, notifying parents, sheltering, resources, evacuation and other possibilities.
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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.
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WIDA Orientation Session
Wednesday, January 17 training course code: CEU-693-9XQB
Child care Providers, Educators, and Assistants: Sign up for WIDA Early Years Guiding Principles of Language Development! Topics covered will help providers support multilingual children. We will explore language development and language-focused family engagement, planning language instruction and establishing culturally and linguistially-responsive learning environments.
Register
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Register for 2024 Virtual Professional Learning Institute -- Artful Beginnings: Teaching Infants and Toddlers through the Arts!
Join Arts for Learning Maryland for its VIRTUAL Professional Learning Institute, 3/16-5/18, and earn up to 8 COK hours! Geared towards educators of infants & toddlers, this 4-part series will engage participants in dynamic arts strategies. Register now to get the early bird discount of $45 for 4 workshops!
Register
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$5.00 Virtual DEI Professional Development Institute Opportunity
February 24, 2024
Join us for a part II discussion, we will continue our reflective and open collective learning regarding equity and justice focused implementation of inclusiveness in child care settings for staff, children, and families.
Learn more
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Join the Next Live Session!
Join Petrea Hicks for a Live Zoom Webinar on "Story Voices"
Tuesday, January 30th from 6pm-9pm
Participants will identify the importance of selecting culturally responsive literature for all children and receive resources and book recommendations to support their diverse classrooms.
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Critical Competencies 45-Hour Course
Divine Illumination Agency is conducting two separate virtual classes.
- Tuesday, 1/16/24–4/30/24
- Thursday (with Better Futures), 1/18/24–5/2/24
times are from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Use the QR code on the flyer to sign up for your preferred day.
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No Cost Professional Development Program for Early Childhood Educators from Kennedy Krieger
Funded by MSDE, our Maryland Rebuilds – Early Learning Model of Excellence program targets early literacy and math, social-emotional learning and behavioral support, inclusive instruction, and family engagement. We offer a range of opportunities for childcare providers. Incentives are available for participants. Registration is currently open. Additional information and FAQs are available on webpage.
Email Kennedy Krieger to learn more.
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Nurtured By Nature PDI
Let's welcome the new year with a new training, “Nurtured by Nature" PDI. Our day will focus on slowing down, woodworking skills and nature connection in order to gain confidence in following the child and spending more time outside.
January 20, 2024
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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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BCCCRC's Growing Opportunities for Family Child Care (GOFCC)
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN STARTING A FAMILY CHILD CARE BUSINESS IN YOUR HOME?
We offer a program, called GOFCC that provides FREE training & technical assistance to individuals. Requirements to participate: Live in Baltimore City & 18 years of age or older Want to have a child care business in your home
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