Information for Child Care Providers

New Training Requirements

Need Assistance with Your Child Care Business

Resource Room at the Child Care Resource Center

Child Care Rules and Regulations

How to open a family child care home

How to open a child care center

Office of Child Care (OCC) Forms

Marketing Tips

The Maryland Credential

Accreditation for Early Childhood/Child Care Centers - National Association of the Education of Young Children

MSDE Accreditation Information

Howard County Family Child Care Association

Maryland State Family Child Care Association

School Readiness Information

Maryland State Department of Education Early Childhood Accreditation Program

Maryland's Voluntary State Curriculum

Grant Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful Links