Maryland State Child Care Association
Caring for Maryland’s Most Important Natural Resource
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Email: [email protected]
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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.
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.
Crystal Clear: Communication Tips & Practices for Running a Successful Center
Effective communication in a child care setting offers a number of benefits: it builds trust, prevents misunderstandings, increases productivity with staff and creates more engaged parents. My name is Christine DeSanti, the chief customer officer of LifeCubby, a top-rated childcare center management software developed by an actual center owner....
Resources
News and Articles
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...
Scholarship Opportunity for Early Ed Students at Montgomery College
Applications for Scholarships for Early Education students and prospective students at Montgomery College are now being accepted. Click Here to learn more on how you can take advantage of this opportunity.
W-9 Form for Providers
If providers have never had payment from the State before and are not in the statewide FMIS system, they will need to submit a W-9 form with their packets. They can't get paid until it is received. Here is the link to a printable version of the form:...
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