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Looking for an MSDE State Recommended Curriculum?

The recommended list of early childhood curricula for 3 and 4 year olds has been updated. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), responsible for early care and education programs throughout the state, has updated its recommended list of early childhood curricula for 3 and 4 year olds for child care, Head Start programs, and nursery schools. You can find the updated list by clicking here.   

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MSDE Accreditation Support Fund

Have you been thinking of working towards accreditation for your child care program but concerned about the costs involved in the process?  MSDE can provide financial support to licensed child care centers and family child care homes.  Click here for detailed information about the application process and how to qualify for support.  

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Creating a Healthy Social-Emotional Climate

Have you visited the SEFEL (Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning) website since it was updated in April?  Click here and you will find a wealth of information and resources to assist you in creating a healthy social-emotional climate in your child care program.  

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Changes in Procedures for Criminal History Information

When an employee leaves, it is your responsibility to contact the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to have that person removed from your employment roster. Once someone leaves your employment, you are no longer legally entitled to receive criminal history information on that person.

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Maryland EXCELS Toolkit is Here!

This exciting new tool is available to anyone participating in Maryland EXCELS, as well as anyone interested in expanding their knowledge about overall quality child care and early learning. The Toolkit will be accessible through the Maryland EXCELS website in the “About Us” section, under “Professional Development.”  You can also click here to access the toolkit.  Here’s a quick look at some of the things you’ll be able to find in the new Toolkit:

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Do You Use Locate: Child Care Service?

Do You Use Locate: Child Care Service? Locate:  Child Care for Providers How can you help LOCATE and yourself?LOCATE: Child Care staff depend on complete and accurate informationin order to serve the needs of the parents.Providing your fee schedules allows for an accurate cost of care analysis.

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Operating a Child Care Facility Using a “Doing Business As” Name

Operating a child care facility – whether family home or center - is a business and like all other businesses, any individual or group who does not want to use their legal name but wishes to operate a business using a different name must register that name with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation. This unique name is commonly known as the DBA – “Doing Business As” name and it is a legal requirement in Maryland when conducting business in any other name instead of your...

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MSDE to Update Recommended Curriculum List

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), responsible for early care and education programs throughout the state, has updated its recommended list of early childhood curricula for 3 and 4 year olds for child care, Head Start programs, and nursery schools. Click here to view the updated list.

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Social success is just as important as getting good grades in school.

Researchers find that when children learn to interact effectively with their peers and control their emotions, it can have an enormous impact on how their adult lives take shape.

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Investment in Early Childhood Development makes good business sense

A new report published today by the Global Business Coalition for Education reveals that investment in early childhood programs offer the highest returns on investments and are more successful and cost-effective than later interventions.

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