Maryland’s Office of Child Care is committed to your success, and our Pre-K Specialists are ready to walk you through every step of the process. Join us to take your child care program to the next level!

Are you a child care provider looking to expand your business?

Do you want access to the State prekindergarten funding?

Are you seeking guidance on how to meet the requirements for the Pre-K grants?

Yes, look no further! Push to Pre-K is for you. Expand your child care services and simplify the grant application process with Push to Pre-K!

Access State Pre-K Grant Funding with Expert Support

We've created Push to Pre-K to empower child care providers with the tools they need to tap into State prekindergarten grants.

What You'll Get:

As a participant, you'll receive invaluable technical assistance and unwavering support in understanding Pre-K grant requirements. We'll cover a range of essential topics, including:

• Maryland EXCELS Participation – [Recording]

  Resources
  Child Care Center Quick Guide (Spanish)
  Family Child Care Quick Guide (Spanish)

• Licensing Requirements – [Recording]

• Components of an Educational Program, Defining High-Quality Pre-K and Finding Qualified Staff Members – [Recording] [Presentation]

• Grant Writing Tips –  [Recording] [Presentation] [Is this grant for me?]