by Maryland Childcare Association | Dec 6, 2017 | Background Checks
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about criminal background checking.
by Maryland Childcare Association | Dec 6, 2017 | Maryland State Dept of Education Announcements
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...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Dec 6, 2017 | Maryland State Dept of Education Announcements
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...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 22, 2017 | Maryland Excels
The November participation numbers from Maryland EXCELS – Statewide EXCELS Participation and Publication November 2017
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 22, 2017 | Maryland State Dept of Education Announcements
The MSDE has created a Powerpoint Presentation with information on Criminal Background Clearances and Federal Rapback policies and what that means for you.
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 22, 2017 | Education
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...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 15, 2017 | Maryland State Dept of Education Announcements
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...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 10, 2017 | Early Learning
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.
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 3, 2017 | Child Care Credentialing
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:...
by Maryland Childcare Association | Nov 1, 2017 | Child Care Credentialing
Update from the Maryland State Department of Education Credentialing Branch: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2018, we will no longer accept the Maryland Child Care Credential Program application form that was revised 10/15. The newly revised application...