Maryland State Child Care Association
Caring for Maryland’s Most Important Natural Resource
Contact Information
Call: (410) 820- 9196
Email: [email protected]
Welcome!
The Maryland State Child Care Association (MSCCA) is the premiere professional association for licensed child care and early learning centers operating in Maryland and for associated businesses and individuals that support the mission of the Association.
Mark Your Calendars!
Conference by the Sea 2025
May 1st to 4th
The Ashore Hotel and Conference Center
Ocean City, MD
Business Membership
We thrive from the support of business members through their membership, event sponsorship, donations, and industry support to our centers.
News from Child Care Central
CREDENTIAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO CHILD CARE CENTRAL USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 410-229-0145
Mail: Child Care Central, PO Box 598 Baltimore Maryland 21203
For questions pertaining to your credential, please contact Child Care Central: 877-355-1229
Maryland Child Care Mapping
MFN and Upfront, a software company that validates and provides access to childcare data, developed a real-time interactive mapping tool to make data about the availability of care more transparent. The map breaks down to hyper local information and type of program so government officials and policymakers will be able to better understand where childcare deserts are throughout the state or even by neighborhood. Historically, this type of data is only updated yearly and has never been built to this scale in a public-facing tool. By making this type of childcare data transparent, policymakers have valuable information to support initiatives for the regions that need it most.
Membership Directory
View our membership directory for centers, school age, and individuals.
Stabilization Rescue Grants
Child Care/Early Childhood Education businesses are angry, disappointed, and frustrated, rightfully so - today is the last day of September and stabilization rescue grants that were expected in September have not arrived. Advocates have been working to help move the process forward as quickly as possible. See the letter from Comptroller Franchot,...
Resources
News and Articles
Important Notice: Update For Fingerprinting Reimbursement Procedures
Due to the enormous volume of requests we are receiving for fingerprinting reimbursements, we are implementing the following procedural changes: If you are asking questions or need clarification about the requirements, I will respond to your message as soon as...
Updates from MSDE on Fingerprinting
Updated Info from Maryland State Department of Education on Fingerprinting: Due to the enormous volume of requests we are receiving for fingerprinting reimbursements, we are implementing the following procedural changes: If you are asking questions or need...
Criminal Background Check FAQ
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about criminal background checking.
Emergency Preparedness Information
OCC issued two Information Memoranda this week along with additional information related to emergency preparedness, response and recovery. For you information, the following files are attached: APPENDIX A: Checklist for Developing Child Care Emergency Preparedness and...
New Assistant State Superintendent and Licensing Branch Chief
Today at the State Board meeting a new Assistant State Superintendent was appointed. Steven Hicks comes to DECD from the Executive Director position at Ready at Five. He has previous experience at the U.S. Department of Education and teaching in California. A start...
Maryland EXCELS November Participation Numbers and Radio Spot
The November participation numbers from Maryland EXCELS - Statewide EXCELS Participation and Publication November 2017
MSDE Powerpoint on Criminal Background Clearances and Federal Rapback
The MSDE has created a Powerpoint Presentation with information on Criminal Background Clearances and Federal Rapback policies and what that means for you.
Strengthening Families Maryland Parent Café Facilitator Training Institute
A FREE TRAINING is available to representatives from programs which work with families of children ages birth through five and includes complimentary continental breakfast and lunch on January 17 and 18 at the Linthicum Country Inn and Suites. For more information see...
Agency Requirements for Non-Criminal Justice Applicants
Maryland State Department of Education regional offices received notification of an updated FBI form all providers must complete when getting fingerprinted (from Oct 3 going forward) and that the licensing offices must retain on file. Providers completing the form...
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