Maryland State Child Care Association
Caring for Maryland’s Most Important Natural Resource
Contact Information
Call: (410) 820- 9196
Email: info@mscca.org
Conference by the Sea
Save the Date!
Attend In-Person or Virtually
April 30 1 – May 3, 2026
Ocean City Maryland Convention Center
News from MSDE on the Child Care Scholarship Freeze
The Maryland State Department of Education has compiled Talking Points on the enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship Program beginning May 1, 2025. Click to Read More
Resources
News and Articles
Maryland Family Network Public Policy Meetings
Register Now for MFN's Public Policy Committee Meetings Meetings held in the months when the General Assembly is not in session are scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Click below to register for our upcoming virtual meetings....
News from MSDE on the Child Care Scholarship Freeze
The Maryland State Department of Education has compiled Talking Points on the enrollment freeze for the Child Care Scholarship Program beginning May 1, 2025. Click to Read More
Save the Child Care Scholarship and the Credential Program for Providers in Maryland
MSCCA needs your voice! We are asking for your help with an action alert to restore the child care credentialing program on July 1, 2025, and save the child care scholarship program set to pause/freeze, due to budget constraints, in May 2025. Additionally, the...
Your Voice is Needed on SB462 and HB524
Dear Advocates, ACT now - and elevate your VOICE! MSCCA is back in action alert mode to empower you to advocate, and it only takes two minutes or less, but will make a big difference. We have provided two links below with instructions and a template ready for you to...
Lend Your Voice to the Child Care Workforce Survey
Child Trends and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) are conducting a statewide, online survey for Maryland childcare workers. This survey will provide a complete picture of the state’s talented and diverse childcare workforce. The survey will ask about...
More Advocacy Efforts to Restore Funding for the Child Care Credentialing Program
Please read this commentary provided by MSCCA Executive Director Christina Peusch on the national childcare crisis and the suspension of funding. Read Article
New Grant Opportunity in Montgomery County
The Maryland State Child Care Association, along with our partners, are working with the Montgomery County Children's Opportunity Alliance of Maryland on an important new initiative for eligible Montgomery County child care centers to support interested programs in...
Letter to the DMB on Child Care Scholarships
Please take a moment to read our letter to the Department of Budget and Management aligning with our priorities agenda. We made great progress through legislation and regulations and will continue to advocate on behalf of childcare programs/businesses as an important...
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