Attend a Push to Pre-K Information Session

Are you interested in expanding your child care business to offer prekindergarten services? Learn how your program can access state funding through the Prekindergarten Expansion Grant for the 2026-2027 school year at a Push to Pre-K information session.

The Push to Pre-K grant overview, licensing and Maryland EXCELS requirements, components of an educational program, Head Start, and family child care sessions are available online. You can watch the recordings and view the presentations now at pushtoprek.com.

Take note of these upcoming Push to Pre-K sessions and join at pushtoprek.com!



• November 19, 1:00 p.m.: Faith-Based Programs
• November 19, 6:00 p.m.: Child Care Centers
• December 4, 6:00 p.m.: Spanish Language
• December 9, 1:00 p.m.: Class Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®)
• December 10, 1:00 p.m.: Fiscal Overview

Recalls Announced for Infant and Children's Products

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of several products designed for infants and children. Stop using the products listed below and keep them away from children. More details about each of the product recalls can be found using the links provided. Find more recalls at cpsc.gov

• Halloween-Themed Skeleton Wax Candle 
• Destination Holiday Glow Light Stick Bracelets 
• Organic Cotton Pack N Play Mattress Dual-Sided Portable Baby Crib Pad 
• Children’s HOMEAL Bed Rails 
• Grundens Youth Clipper 282 and Zenith 282 Jackets 
• ILIKER Pajama Sets
• Harppa 5-in-1 Convertible High Chairs for Babies and Toddlers 
• Criblike Aftermarket Play Yard and Non-Full Sized Crib Mattresses
• Three-Wheeled Children's Scooter with Foot Brake
• Napei Collapsible Infant Bath Tubs
• Umeyda Nightgowns
• Vevor Baby Swings
• Inkari Plush Alpaca Toys
• Children's WYBITNY Bed Rails
• Rony Mar's Ferris Wheel High Chair Toys
• Uuoeebb Infant Walkers
• Bimuva Infant Swings

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MSDE Course: An Introduction to Bullying Prevention for Maryland Educators



Registration is open for the December 2025 Cohort for the Maryland State Department of Education course, An Introduction to Bullying Prevention for Maryland Educators.

One of the best ways to support bullying prevention as a caring adult in your program is to learn more about bullying: what it looks like, how to prevent it, how to respond, and how to support students. Register before November 21 to participate.

Register