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TUESDAY TIDBITS
Child Care Scholarship Program Summer Rates Ending Soon
During summer break, the Child Care Scholarship Program offers summer payment rates for all 42-10 Scholarships. As the beginning of the school year approaches, please note that the last day of summer payment rates will be August 24, 2025.
For late-August coverage, please set aside the difference between the summer rate and the school-age rate you received for 42-10 scholarships between August 25-29, 2025. September's True-Up will recoup the extra summer-rate portion for those days.
If you need assistance or have questions, visit Money4ChildCare.com or call CCS Central 2 at 1-877-277-0125.
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Child Care Information Session – August 28th
All Maryland child care providers are invited to the August information session hosted by the Division of Early Childhood’s Office of Child Care. Please note that registration is required and space is limited.
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
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Free Summer Meals for Maryland Youth
This year's Maryland SUN Meals program will be ending soon.
Kids still need nutritious food, even when school is out. The SUN Meals program offers free summer meals for all Maryland children and teens aged 18 and under.
Find the SUN Meals site closest to you at mdsummermeals.org.
Check the map on the website for the end dates for the SUN Meals sites in your area.
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Follow Children’s Drink Recommendations
Research shows that what children drink from birth through age 5 can have a major effect on their health. Ensure the children in your care get the nutrition they need by following recommendations about which drinks, like milk and water, are best for a child’s age range. See recommended beverage consumption for children aged 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months, and 2-5 years in the infographic from Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids below.
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Recall Announced for Children's Product
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of Children's Spiral Tower Toys. Stop using this product below and keep it away from children. Find more recalls at cpsc.gov.
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Follow the Division on Social Media
Find information and updates from Maryland EXCELS and the Division of Early Childhood by following us on our social media accounts:
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Licensing Survey
This survey allows providers to share feedback about the customer service experience during the inspection. Use your phone to scan the QR code provided.
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Scholarship Open Office Hours - September 16th
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.
12:00-1:00 PM
(Click here to see all dates through December 2025.)
Join a session
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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 6:00-7:00 PM.
Register for the next session on our website.
Missed a session? Check out previous recordings and presentations
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MSDE Early Childhood Job Openings
Currently, there are no early childhood job openings at MSDE.
For more MSDE job openings, visit the MSDE website.
Other jobs in child care
Have a job opening you would like to share? Submit it here.
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Training/Professional Development |
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Elevate & Empower: Training Teachers as Young Scientist Mentors (Anne Arundel County) In-Person Workshop
The seminar will cover significance of science exposure in the first 5 years, how to incorporate science into everyday teaching, step-by-step presentation guides, the usefulness of visual learning modalities, and more.
Curriculum 3.0 COK Hours Earned.
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Trainings with Child Resource Connect
Enroll in one of our upcoming training opportunities in Anne Arundel and Prince George's Counties.
9/13/25: Medication Administration @ Brooklyn Park Library
9/15 & 9/17: Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (2 sessions)
10/11/25: First Aid & CPR @ TBD Anne Arundel County Library
10/23 & 10/25: Hybrid: Medication Administration In-Person & Virtual (2 sessions)
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Trainings with the Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center (BCCCRC)
Register for one of our upcoming training opportunities.
8/20/25: Strengthening Business Practices: Marketing Your Program
8/27/25: Strengthening Business Practices: Recruiting and Retaining Staff
8/28/25: Wild Wisdom: Integrating Nature for a Healthy Classroom
9/3/25: The ABCD's of Safe Sleep
9/6/25: Creating Positive Learning Environments
Register
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The Wealthy Center Series - "Add a Club, Add a Check"
Wealthy Center: CEO Revenue Series – Free live webinar with Dr. Amy Stewart starts Aug 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Discover strategies to grow income beyond tuition, secure funding, and strengthen your center’s revenue.
Register
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Introduction to the Science of Reading
Are you ready to build strong reading foundations in your young learners? Join us for an engaging, evidence-based professional development training that will give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to help every young learner succeed. Space is limited so register now and make a big impact with your little learners! September 16, 23, 30 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Free Crisis Leadership / Management Workshop, 8/26
In this 3-hour tabletop exercise, you will work through your organization’s and community’s crisis plans, identify gaps, and collaborate on real-time problem-solving with peers. Leave this workshop with actionable insights and a stronger, more resilient emergency plan for your organization. Be prepared for the worst, so you can confidently manage any crisis.
Register
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Calling All Child Care Center Providers and Administrators!
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is recruiting child care center providers and administrators to participate in audio-recorded focus groups about provider health and wellbeing. Your voice matters! Your perspectives will help identify barriers and enablers related to provider health and wellbeing. Those who complete a focus group will receive a $50 gift card.
Take the survey
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Rooted in Wonder Conference at Lucy School
Hands-on, arts-integrated, nature-based workshops for preschool educators. Explore story boxes, process drama, sketchbook journals, play, routines, self-portraits, and nature tables. Earn CEUs. Lunch included. Leave inspired with practical ideas for your classroom. Questions? Email Teresa.Cochran@LucySchool.org.
Register
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BCCCRC's Back-to-School Night @ The Maryland Book Bank
Please save the date: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Maryland Book Bank. Join the Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center in collaboration with the Maryland Book Bank to celebrate "Back-to-School" for an evening of fun, an opportunity to connect, and collect some FREE books for your program to start the school year.
Learn more
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APPLES Membership
Join APPLES for Children Membership for just $50/year and receive 24 COK hours, $10 APPLES cash, exclusive giveaways, workshop discounts, and virtual training—all from home. Registration opens July 1, 2025. Trainings September - May.
Learn more
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Save the Date and Register
We are excited to invite you to the MSFCCA 32nd Annual Conference: Child Care Advancement Networking Building Educators (CCANBE) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Columbia, MD. You can earn up to 5 hours of MSDE-approved training - all in a single day!
Register
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Track Growth with Confidence!
Join "Milestones Matter", a 5-hour self-paced course designed to help you recognize and support key developmental milestones in children. Learn online, anytime.
Enroll
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