Childcare and Family Care
| Family Care Resources | The University provides resources and referrals for both child care and elder care. Click here for more information. |
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| County Childcare Referral Services | Each county in Maryland provides individualized referral services to accredited daycare centers or licensed home daycare providers, as does the District of Columbia. For assistance, visit their websites or call the appropriate office below.
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| ChildCare.gov Website | This website provides child care information and other resources that can help your family. It also provides free tools and resources and connects you directly to the programs you need where you live. |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children | The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community and 52 Affiliates, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential. |
| State Daycare Licensing Standards | This important resource on daycare licensing for each state includes standards, regulations and agency contact information. |
Surrounding Area
Local School Information
The Maryland Department of Education's Maryland Report Card Performance Report provided detailed information by county and by individual school. The reports include attendance and dropout rates, test results over the past five years, demographic data, and future plans for graduating seniors.
GreatSchools is a national, independent nonprofit organization and website that provides comprehensive profiles for both public and private schools. Parent-friendly features include teacher stats, parent reviews, student body profiles, standarized test scores, as well as search and compare tools.
Public Schools in the Area
Anne Arundel County
Howard County
- General Information
- School assignments and curriculum information are available from the main Howard County Schools website.
Montgomery County
Prince George's County