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ChildCareEd’s Grand Prize Giveaway Announcement
12/28/2023We are so excited to announce the Grand Prize winner of our Maryland CDA Training Initiative incentive program! Perseverance pays off! Congratulations to Ms. Kathy Lyles our Grand Prize winner!!! In collaboration with the CDA Council and Maryland Family Network, ChildCareEd launched this pil... ChildCareEd’s Grand Prize Giveaway Announcement
Training for Free?
10/18/2021Training for Free?? You got it! Did you know that MSDE provides all child care providers who have obtained a Level 2 or higher in the Maryland Child Care Credential Program up to $400 each year! Yes you read that right! $400 a year! Free! So why not take advantage of it! So how does this wor... Training for Free?
New Training Requirements from Office of Child Care/MSDE
03/04/2010The information listed below is for informational purposes only. Any questions should be directed to your assigned Office of Child Care Licensing Specialist Child Care Training Requirement Changes in Maryland New Training Requirements Timeline These new requirements will appear in regulation as of... New Training Requirements from Office of Child Care/MSDE
Language Development
03/02/2022Language development begins when a baby first cries out after they are born. They are using their cries to communicate with the world. Soon this language also consists of babbling, cooing, and gestures. Caregivers recognize these signals and are able to figure out what the infant needs. This babblin... Language Development
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Georgia
08/17/2026Georgia-Approved Child Care Training You Can Trust (TR-ASO-76) If you work in child care in Georgia, staying current with training requirements is essential for licensing, employment, and professional growth. ChildCareEd is an approved training organization recognized by the Georgia Department of E... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Georgia
Interested in Opening a Home Daycare?
03/26/2021Interested in Opening a Home Daycare? To become a child care provider, you first need to decide if you want to open a business in your home or if you want to create a center-based business. Below is a definition of each type of business: Family Child Care – You may p... Interested in Opening a Home Daycare?
Get Prepared for your next Licensing Visit
06/01/2012A licensing visit can be a source of both #stress and anticipation for Maryland child care directors. However, with proper preparation, these visits can become a valuable tool for assessing and improving the quality of care provided. Here are some key areas to focus on as directors prepare for their... Get Prepared for your next Licensing Visit
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Arkansas
08/17/2026Arkansas-Approved Child Care Training You Can Trust If you work in child care in Arkansas, staying current on training requirements is essential for licensing, employment, and professional growth. ChildCareEd offers training that is approved by the Arkansas Professional Development Registry and may... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Arkansas
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Delaware
08/17/2026Delaware Child Care Training You Can Trust ChildCareEd supports early childhood professionals across Delaware with high-quality training that can be used as community-based training toward annual requirements. ChildCareEd trainings are accepted by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Delaware
How to Prepare for a Licensing Visit Without the Stress
12/16/2025If the phrase “licensing visit” makes your shoulders tense up just a little, you’re not alone. Even the most organized child care directors can feel that flutter of nerves when inspection time rolls around. The good news? A licensing visit doesn’t have to be #stressful. With ... How to Prepare for a Licensing Visit Without the Stress
