Hot Topics & Resources
HOT TOPICS
CLICK HERE for MSDE Early Childhood COVID-19 Updates
CLICK HERE for course information and to register for the Child Care & COVID 19 training
- Is this training mandatory? Yes, it is. All child care staff, providers, volunteers and substitutes must complete this training by March 31, 2021.
- How much does the training cost? The training is free and only available on MSDE website.
- How long is the training? The training is approximately 1.5 hours long and doesn't have to be completed in one sitting. Complete the training anytime during 6 days of your course.
CLICK HERE for Clarification on Child Care Operating Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic in Stage Three (Oct 1, 2020)
CLICK HERE for the COVID-19 Guidance for Child Care Facilities (9/20)
CLICK HERE for FDA Updates on Hand Sanitizers with Methanol (7/22/2020)
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FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested and can be life-threatening when ingested.
CLICK HERE for information on the Child Care Scholarship Reimbursements Update (7/3/20)
The National Women's Law Center has created an excellent resource for child care providers. Considerations for Child Care Providers Navigating Financial Support Options During the COVID-19 Crisis. (5/7/20)
HELPFUL RESOURCES
State Associations
- MDAEYC - Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children
- MSCCA - Maryland State Child Care Association
- MSFCCA - Maryland State Family Child Care Associations
- FCCAMD - Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland
National Assocations
- NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children
- NAFCC - National Association for Family Child Care
Other
- Child Care Aware of America
- Child Care Scholarship Program
- Child Nutrition Programs
- Division of Early Chidhood
- Maryland Healthy Beginnings
- Maryland Families Engage
- Maryland Out of School Time Network
- Maryland Social Emotional Foundations For Early Learning (SEFEL)
- MSDE IMPACT Newsletter
- Office of Child Care: Licensing Branch
- Ready At Five
- Zero to Three
- Resource Documents
- Child Development Credential Funding Opportunity - information and application link
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Grant Program - information and application link
- Family Child Care Provider Direct Grant Program - information and application link