For Providers

HEALTH ALERTS!!

4/27/09 Please visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu or

   www.cdc.gov/swineflu/mitigation.htm for more information about

   the recent Swing Infuenza (Flu) outbreak.

4/15/09 Please click HERE for more information about the recent measles

            outbreak or go to www.cdc.gov/vaccines/Pubs/vis/default.htm

We offer a variety of information and services for child care providers.
Just some of the services we can help you with include:

 

Quarterly Publications:

Early Childhood Connections and Opportunities Spring 2009

MCCCR&RC Training Brochure Spring 2009

New Pre-Service Requirements and Continued Training Requirements Effective July 1, 2008 Pre-Service Training Requirements   Continued Training Requirements

Technical Assistance's new phase has evolved from the recruitment and retention business oriented point to encompass a standard core of services to include licensing and compliance issues, child care program improvement issues, and inclusion of children with special needs in child care. To access T.A. services simply dial 240-777-1457.   La nueva faseta de Asistencia Técnica ha evolucionado de ofrecer orientación de negocios para reclutar y retener programas de cuidado infantil, a abarcar y establecer estándares nuevos de servicios que incluyen cuestiones tales como cumplimiento de regulaciones de licencia, mejoras en su programa de cuidado infantil, e inclusión de niños con necesidades especiales en programas de cuidado infantil.  Para accesar servicos de T.A. simplemente marque el 240-777-1457.

Additiona

Additional Additional

Services:

LOCATE (referral service). 240-777-3130.

Training programs and workshops on many topics of interest including training for the Maryland Child Care Credential. Learn more about the Maryland Child Care Credential by visiting:  http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/child_care/credentials Staff Credential Administrators Credential Feel free to use the Professional Development Ladder chart based on the Maryland Child Care Credential program.

LOCATE:  Child Care Annual Family and Group Questionnaires are now available on-line!  Download the Family Questionnaire in English or Spanish.  Download the Group Questionnaire in English.

Provider Resource Room including: laminator, die cut, books, periodicals, videos, and internet access.

Early Childhood Services "Child Care Quality Enhancement Awards Program"  "Solicitud para Becas para Aumentar la Calidad de Cuidado Infantil":  Apply for and receive scholarships for college credit classes, reimbursements for CDA preparation classes and assessment fees, also funding & support for program accreditation. Applicants looking for scholarships to attend Montgomery College also need to complete the MC Foundation Scholarship application.

LOCATE Complaint Policy

Fire safety checklist for Child Care Providers (English, Spanish)

For more information, please call 240-777-3110 or e-mail us.