Support Services for Child Care Providers
Support Services for Child Care Providers
When there are more successful child care businesses, there are more high-quality child care opportunities for the communities most in-need.
Together, we’re improving the quality of child care for children from socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.
Support Services
Become a Licensed Child Care Provider
Child Resource Connect is a member organization of the Maryland Child Care Resource Network with funding from the MSDE through Maryland Family Network. Our Community Programs division supports families and children through educational programs and technical assistance for the child care provider community. For information on becoming a licensed child care provider, call your MSDE’s local Office of Child Care – Anne Arundel County at 410.305.9890 or Prince George’s County at 301.333.6940.
Update Your LOCATE Record
Because parents regularly visit the LOCATE: Child Care website to make informed decisions about child care, it is critical that you keep your information accurate and updated. The more complete your listing, the more effectively Maryland Family Network can help parents find and choose your child care program. You can review and update your listing here: https://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/for-providers/update-your-record.
You can also call 1-866-752-1614 to update information on vacancies, fees, telephone hours, and any aspects particular to your program.
Should you wish to review the complaint policy followed when LOCATE staff receive a complaint about a licensed child care provider, you can do so here: http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/complaint-policy/.
Growing Opportunities for Family Child Care
The GOFCC program is uniquely designed to support aspiring family child care providers in obtaining their registration within a four-month timeframe. Each cohort consists of 10 dedicated participants, all working towards securing their registration from the Office of Child Care. The program offers the following benefits:
- One-on-One Support: Receive personalized guidance from a dedicated Coordinator and benefit from peer mentorship.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow participants and industry professionals.
- Monthly Cohort Meetings: Four monthly sessions, with dates and times provided in advance.
- Bi-Weekly Check-ins: Regular one-on-one progress assessments scheduled every two weeks.
- Free Training: Includes CPR/First-Aid, Medication Administration, ADA compliance, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS awareness, Basic Health and Safety, Supporting Breastfeeding, and a 24-hour pre-service training.
- Free Background Check: All participants receive a complimentary background check.
- Paid Inspections: Coverage for necessary inspections, including Use and Occupancy, Zoning, and Fire Inspections.
- Free Business Training: Comprehensive training to support your child care business.
- Pre-Inspection and Application Review: Ensures readiness before the Office of Child Care inspection.
- $300 Stipend: $150 awarded upon registration with the Office of Child Care, with an additional $150 provided during Phase 2 after enrolling in business coaching, Maryland Excels, Maryland Credentialing, and completing your 18-hour service training.
- Free Equipment and Resources: Includes a laptop, printer/scanner, resource swag bag, and a Bright Wheel subscription, provided upon receiving registration from the Office of Child Care.
- Cozy Corner Start-Up Kit: Free items to support social-emotional development in children.
This program is designed to empower participants, providing them with the resources and support needed to successfully launch their family child care business.
Take Advantage of Our Resource Centers
Our Resource Centers offer a variety of services to support early childhood educators as they start and expand programs, as well as the day-to-day maintenance of program standards. This includes telephone consultation as well as site visits to both child care centers and family child care homes. Technical assistance coordinators work closely with the early childhood mental health consultants to provide services to caregivers who are experiencing behavioral issues with children in their programs and/or providers experiencing issues with caring for children with special needs.
For information or assistance please contact: Jacqueline Johnson (Largo) at 202.641.5023 or Stacey King (Annapolis) at 443.782.5005.
Reserve our Resource Rooms
We offer resource rooms at both our Largo and Annapolis locations for workshops, materials, and tools to support your work. The rooms are available for use during our regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5pm), and can also be reserved for evening workshops. Please arrive at least twenty minutes before scheduled workshops to browse through informational tables and displays.
Within each resource room are samples of MSDE-approved curriculums, an Accu-cut machine, book-binding machine, paper cutter, heavy duty stapler, waxer and laminating machines, as well as reference materials and children’s books. Use of the equipment is free; however, there is a small fee for certain supplies.
Contact our Largo location | Contact our Annapolis location
Get Assistance with Maryland Excels
Maryland EXCELS participants can receive one-on-one support from our professional development specialist,, who work cooperatively with quality assurance specialists to provide monthly work groups where child care providers can receive direct assistance with Maryland EXCELS.
Learn about the Maryland EXCELS Toolkit.
Find Coaching Support
Get instant access for help with making your vision for your child care program come to life! Child Resource Connect’s skilled and knowledgeable early childhood coaches and specialists are available to support your professional development and help you create the child care environment children need to learn, grow and thrive. We’re ready to help you grow and sustain your child care business!
Explore Infant & Toddler Services
Unlock your potential for a vibrant infant toddler program! Contact CRC’s Infant Toddler Services today and receive expert guidance for every aspect of your infant toddler program. Whether you’re designing the environment or choosing or creating a curriculum, our Infant Toddler services team is here to support you!
