The Child Care Scholarship Program issues vouchers to eligible families to help them pay their child care costs. To be eligible, families must meet ce...
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The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all child care providers make reasonable efforts to accommodate individual needs of ch...
When you choose regulated child care, you have several rights which are protected under Maryland law. You: Have the right to expect that the care you...
You play the most important role in your child's growth and development. Deciding on the right kind of child care for you and your child is difficult....
Some of the physical requirements for both kinds of care providers include: Receiving approval of the Office of Child Care, the fire department and l...
Maryland has two kinds of regulated child care facilities: licensed child care centers and registered family child care homes. In both cases, the faci...
You may choose to have a friend or a relative provide care for your child in your home. Or you may wish to have a relative care for your child in the...
Regulated child care means that the caregiver has been licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education’s Office of Child Care (OCC). In order t...
When watching high-quality child care, you should see that: The child care providers are responsive to the needs of each child. There are open, suppo...
High-quality child care keeps children safe and healthy. In addition, it helps children develop skills they will need for success in school and in the...