If you’re you interested in opening a child care center or family child care home, you’ll need lots of support. These links will help you be successful in your new business.

Resources for Starting a Child Care Center

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External Links

Child Care Subsidy Program

Provider Association List

Resources for Becoming a Family Child Care Home Provider

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Additional Resources

Supporting Every Young Learner: Maryland’s Guide to Early Childhood Pedagogy, Birth to Age 8.

Child Care Scholarship (CSS) Program is offered by the State of Maryland to help low-income families pay for child care while parents work, attend school, or participate in job training programs.

Maryland Children’s Health Program (MCHP) – Information about health insurance coverage for low-income children and pregnant women.

Maryland Health Connection – Information about Maryland’s official health insurance marketplace where you can shop, compare, and enroll in quality health and dental insurance that fits your needs and your budget.

Child and Adult Care Food Program – Information about the Child and Adult Care Food Program.