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6 Hour Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Course
04/24/2010NOTICE to Child Care Facility Operators and Family Child Care Providers: On October 1, 2009, a new law (Senate Bill 356) went into effect that requires all child care facilities and family child care providers to have a written emergency preparedness plan. The plan must cover emergency situations... 6 Hour Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Course
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
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?
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Arkansas
10/30/2026Arkansas-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
10/30/2026Delaware 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
Importance of Annual Child Care Training
07/16/2018There are many benefits of continuously taking child care training courses. Ongoing training can help educate teachers about the latest research in the area of child care. This is especially important in fields related to learning and teaching strategies because the teacher may be able to lear... Importance of Annual Child Care Training
