by Maryland Childcare Association | Jan 25, 2019 | Legislative/Advocacy
The traditional greeting of the Maasai people, one of the most accomplished and fabled tribes of Africa, is “And how are the children?” It acknowledges the high value that the Maasai place on their children’s well-being. They hold that no matter the daily struggles we...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Jan 25, 2019 | Legislative/Advocacy
In January 2018, Maryland’s highly influential Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education highlighted the need for the state to ensure that “all early childhood education programs, irrespective of whether they are provided by public agencies or private...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Dec 19, 2018 | Legislative/Advocacy
SPEAKER BUSCH ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS ANNAPOLIS, MD – House Speaker Michael E. Busch today announced committee assignments for six standing committees in the House of Delegates. The committees are balanced to reflect the demographic, geographic, and party...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 13, 2018 | Maryland State Dept of Education Announcements
The Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood has provided their contact information. MSDE DEC Contact List
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 13, 2018 | Maryland State Dept of Education Announcements, Uncategorized
Information from the Maryland State Department of Education on Child Care Subsidies Do you need help with the cost of child care? You may be eligible for financial assistance if: • You are a resident of Maryland; • You are working; attending school, participating in...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 8, 2018 | Legislative/Advocacy, Uncategorized
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by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 3, 2018 | Child Care Credentialing
Montgomery College is now working on preparing new applicants to apply for the Child Care Career & Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF)! New applicants must be working in child care or family child care to qualify. The CCCPDF deadline is March 1, 2019, and we...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Oct 30, 2018 | Maryland State Dept of Education Announcements
News from the Maryland State Department of Education! New eligibility and reimbursement rates which will allow more access and equity for Marylanders. Find out more…
by Maryland Childcare Association | Oct 25, 2018 | Early Learning
The United States Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with the United States Department of Education held a Webinar and Q&A concerning Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Link to the...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Oct 23, 2018 | Health and Medical
Good news from the Maryland Department of the Environment on Lead Poisoning Levels in Maryland. Lead poisoning in Maryland drops to lowest recorded levels, testing increases dramatically under state initiative. Read Press Release! Read the Maryland Department of the...
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