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
Attend In-Person or Virtually
April 30 – May 3, 2026
Ocean City Maryland Convention Center
CWO – 164245
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Thank you to our 2026 Conference by the Sea Sponsors!
Op-Ed from Peter Franchotti on Support for Child Care
Thanks again to Comptroller Peter Franchot for his support, understanding, and attention to the child care industry as highlighted in this Op-Ed. The money is there and MSCCA has asked the Governor's office for additional state funds in his budget for child care and we are hopeful. Read the Op-Ed
Resources
News and Articles
Child Care Management Software Online Survey
Opportunities Exchange has asked that we forward this survey to our providers. The survey is recommended for anyone using child care management software. Please see information regarding the survey along with the link to the survey below: Opportunities Exchange is...
Children’s Advocacy: WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE!
WE CAN HELP YOU GET THERE! The Organization of Child Care Directors of Montgomery County, the Family Child Care Association of Montgomery County, Montgomery College’s Early Childhood Education Club, Maryland Early Childhood Professionals, & the Maryland State...
Submitting of Subsidy Survey for Professional Activity Unit (PAU)
Maryland Child Care Credentialing Program Process for submitting the Subsidy Survey to be awarded 1 Professional Activity Unit (PAU) Center Please note that only one Center Staff will be awarded a PAU for completing the survey • Center Staff must sign and date Survey...
Fingerprinting Reimbursements Updates
Information from TJ Bennett, Legislative Liaison/Program Developer, MSDE/DECD/Office of Child Care on fingerprinting reimbursements: As of February 1, we will no longer accept an incomplete invoice, or any invoice that does not contain all of the required information...
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...
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