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Commission on Child Care

The Commission on Child Care is comprised of a committed group of volunteers who are dedicated to raising awareness on issues involving quality, affordability and accessibility in the early care and education arena. Membership includes parents, center and family child care providers, and representatives from the business community, general public and government agencies with interests in child care. The Commission is supported through staff efforts from the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

Vision:

Access to quality, affordable child care for all Montgomery County families . 

Mission:

To advise the County Executive and County Council on the development, implementation, and effectiveness of government policies, programs, and services that enhance community support for quality, affordable and accessible child care.

Purpose:

Chapter 10A, Sections 10A-4 and 10-A5 of the Montgomery County Code provides authority for the Commission on Child Care to “advise the County Executive and County Council on the development of policies, programs and services that enhance community support for high quality, affordable and accessible child care.”