Division of Early Childhood | Supporting Child Care and Early Learning

Child Care During COVID-19 State of Emergency

State-funded Child Care for Essential Personnel Only
Deadline for CCCPDF Extended to April 1, 2020

Due to anticipated funding, the Credentialing Branch has extended the application deadline for the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund from March 1, to April 1, 2020 for new applicants.
Need Help Paying for Child Care?

Apply for a MARYLAND CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP.
Locate Trainings Statewide

The Statewide Training Clearinghouse Calendar is a resource available to the child care community to locate training advertised by approved trainers and training organizations in a variety of subjects.
Interested in becoming licensed to operate a child care Program (child care center or family child care home)?

Click this photo to learn about the licensing process.

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Information about Child Care for Essential Employees, Early Childhood Grants, Programming, and Initiatives on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has been awarded a $26.8 million Preschool Development Birth through Five (PDG B-5) Renewal Grant.

Child care is a mission.

But it’s also a profession and a business. Learn more about these funding opportunities from the Division of Early Childhood.