Maryland Family Child Care Provider Career Program

How to Become a Licensed Family Child Care Provider in Maryland?

Do you have a passion for nurturing young children, a home you'd love to transform into a licensed child care space, and the drive to start your own business? Then you're ready for the next step.

The Maryland Family Child Care Provider Career Program from ChildCareEd empowers you to launch your licensed child care business from the comfort of your own home—with confidence, clarity, and compliance. This all-in-one career program gives you everything you need to meet Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requirements, fulfilling COMAR 13A.15.06 and 13A.15.02 training regulations. Whether you're brand new to early childhood education or shifting from a center-based role to in-home care, this program is your guided path to professional child care success.

Additional Requirements to Start Your Journey:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must live in the home where care will be provided
• Attend a state-approved orientation session
• Complete Medication Administration Training
• Submit criminal background checks and abuse/neglect registry forms
• Provide home compliance documentation and evaluations for all residents

Continued Training After Registration:

• First Year: 18 clock hours of continued training
• Every Year After: 12 clock hours (minimum 6 COK hours, 6 elective hours)

Take the first step toward becoming your own boss and making a difference in children’s lives every day. Enroll now and unlock the training, certifications, and expert guidance you need to become a trusted Family Child Care Provider in Maryland!