Grant Opportunities - Maryland Rebuilds

Maryland Rebuilds is a competitive MSDE grant opportunity designed to support the state’s child care system in utilizing federal funds to stabilize, strengthen, and sustain the child care system and mitigate the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The deadline for grant application submissions has been extended.

Applications are now due no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 18, 2022.

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Need Questions Answered? Attend a Monthly OCC Info Session

Attend an Office of Child Care Information Session (OCC). Each month a branch will share news and updates. Submit any questions or comments you have during the registration process. Answers will be provided during the Listening Session or emailed to you directly.

All sessions are 6:00pm to 7:00pm  Register at the beginning of each month on our website.

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2022 Dates

October 27 - EXCELS

November 17 - Licensing

2023 Dates

January 26 - Scholarship 

February 23 - Workforce Advancement

March 23 - General DEC

April 27 - Licensing

May 25 - Scholarship 

June 29 - Workforce Advancement

It is possible to earn your desired 45 hour or 90 certificate by the end of November. Yes... there are coupons for the November courses :o)

NOTE: 90 Hours = 45 HR Growth and Development + 45 HR Methods & Materials

45 Hour Growth and Development - Save 15%

45 Hour Infant/Toddler Methods and Materials - Save $223

45 Hour Preschool Methods and Materials  -  Save $223

45 Hour School Age Methods and Materials - Save $223

All 45 hour Methods and Materials courses begin on November 5th and finishes on November 19th. The class days are Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

The 45 hour Growth and Development course begins on Wednesday November 2nd and finishes on November 23rd. Classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:45pm to 9:45pm.