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ChildCareEd Activities and Events
- Request for Proposal for USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Special Pricing for Many Colors Our Many Colors, One Canvas Conference
Instructor-Led Classes
NEW Free Class
Course of the Week
Lumpy, Bumpy, and Fun Craft Activities
Special Coupon Savings for June
| | ChildCareEd Activities and Events | | Request for Proposal for US Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) | | | | Kid’s Villa Learning Center (the “Agency”) invites Vendor/FSMCs to submit sealed proposals to provide food services for three site(s) that participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): Kid’s Villa Learning Center Germantown, Kid’s Villa Learning Center Waring Station, and Kid’s Villa Learning Center Urbana. Specifications and proposals may be obtained by clicking RFP KV Grant2026 beginning on May 27, 2026, until 5:00 PM June 12, 2026. | | A pre-proposal meeting will be held virtually on June 8, 2026, at 10:00, for interested Vendor/FSMCs to ask questions. Registration is required, send email request to wsdirector@kidsvillalearningcenter.com ... Continue Reading for Full Details... | | Special Pricing Opportunity for Our Many Colors One Canvas Conference in August | | | | |
We're making it easier than ever to attend the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference in Frederick, MD on August 20th and 21.
And... You read it correctly!! Whether you're attending yourself or bringing your team the discounted rates of $150/person OR a $100/person through our Group Admin program are available for a limited time only so don't miss out!
Spots are filling up but remember you have 4 different attendance options:
- All day Thursday, August 20
- All day Friday, August 21
- Thursday & Friday morning sessions
- Thursday & Friday afternoon session
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Use your MSDE Training Voucher to attend our conference in August. Accepting training vouchers for registration fees at the regular price of $315.
Important Information:
- MSDE conference approval number CWO-164325.
- Download the Flyer for Many Colors, Once Canvas: MD ECE Conference to submit as part of your Voucher Application
- Click here to download conference flyer
- Receive 6 hours professional development on conference day and a bonus 6 hours of online training.
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Need assistance applying for a voucher? Contact us today
Website: www.ChildCareEd.com
Email: info@ChildCareEd.com
Phone: (833) 283-2241
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Mon., June 15 – 6:45pm to 9:45pm
Thu., June 25 – 6:45pm to 9:45pm
Thu., July 09 – 6:45pm to 9:45pm
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Sun., June 14 – 8:00am to 11:00am
Thu., June 18 – 6:45pm to 9:45pm
Tue., June 23 – 6:45pm to 9:45pm
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Sun., June 21 – 8:30am to 3:00pm
Sat., July 11 – 8:30am to 3:00pm
Sun., July 19 – 8:30am to 3:00pm
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Sun., June 14 – 8:00am to 9:00am
Tue., June 23 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Thu., July 09 – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Sat., June 06 – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sun., June 14 – 9:00am to 1:00pm
Sun., July 12 – 9:00am to 1:00pm
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Take our new free online course. Earn professional development credits - 2 Hours/0.2 CEUs in the process!
The course can be taken in English or Spanish!
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Description:
Trying to find new ways to interact and engage with your preschoolers. In this training, we focus on strategies to implement a positive environment by engaging in interactive opportunities with young children. Childcare providers working with preschool children need to consider vocal tones, body language, and listening skills to ensure they are supporting children to the best of their ability. With realistic expectations and positive communication, teacher and child interactions can be meaningful and significant.
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Descripción del curso:
¿Busca nuevas formas de interactuar y relacionarse con sus niños en edad preescolar? En esta capacitación nos centramos en estrategias para implementar un ambiente positivo mediante oportunidades interactivas con los niños pequeños. Los proveedores de cuidado infantil que trabajan con niños en edad preescolar deben considerar el tono de voz, el lenguaje corporal y las habilidades de escucha para asegurarse de que están apoyando a los niños de la mejor manera posible. Con expectativas realistas y una comunicación positiva, las interacciones entre docente y niño pueden ser significativas y valiosas.
| | Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both early-childhood education and business management practices. When we as administrators are equipped with adequate training in every area of management and business planning, we are better able to execute a better program for both staff and children... Continue reading the full description... | | Highlighted Course of the Week | | Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both early-childhood education and business management practices. When we as administrators are equipped with adequate training in every area of management and business planning, we are better able to execute a better program for both staff and children... Continue reading the full description... | | |
It's time to upcycle egg cartons! Use this team building activity to create an alligator for a new class pet. This fine motor activity works with fine motor skills - controlling the brush and paint to reach all the nooks and crannies.
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Watermelon is an awesome summertime fruit! It quenches thirst, supplies seeds for spitting contests, and can even be a fun craft activity.
Expand the craft and use the pits as counting practice. How many seeds you paint on your slice?
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We want to make you aware of a scam that has recently been reported by several child care providers and the media.
Scammers are pretending to be parents who need child care right away. They may say they are moving to Maryland from another state or even from another country. They may contact you by phone, email, text message, social media, or online child care websites.
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Checking in with Your Child This Summer
(Maryland Messenger 06/01/2026)
Summer can be a lot of fun for young children. But this season can bring big feelings that your child may need help learning to process. Make sure you check in with your child by asking questions like “how are you feeling?” or “what is on your mind?”
Asking these questions creates a safe space where your child can express their thoughts and feelings. Speaking about them helps them learn to handle them, improving their social emotional development. Listen to your child and validate their feelings. This helps your child learn while also allowing you to bond with your child.
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Maryland Child Care Licensing Updates
(Tuesday Tidbits 06/09/2026)
Beginning May 1, 2026, several new regulatory items have been added to the Mandatory Inspection reports including but not limited to child records, first aid/CPR certification, and medication administration and child security. These items are required to be monitored annually based on the Federal Office of Child Care and CCDF standards.
Beginning June 1, 2026, Informal Child Care Providers have been assigned to the Licensing Branch. The licensing staff will begin conducting in-person inspections of Informal Child Care providers.
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