Recreational Licensed Childcare
Abridged Policy: The goal of the Department of Recreation and Parks’ Recreational Licensed Childcare (RLC) program is to provide a safe and structured environment for children to have fun while participating in meaningful group recreational activities. The RLC program has a behavioral policy with standards of conduct enforced through the use of discipline, up to and including expulsion from the program. The Department makes every effort to assist children and their parents in modifying a child’s behavior before his or her actions become a serious enough threat to require suspension. But the primary concern of the Department must be the safety and well being of all participants, even though it may cause inconvenience to parents in a particular case.
General Program Information
RLC Programs
Applications for Care
Who to Contact
Required Forms
From the RLC Registration Staff
Childcare Alternatives in Howard County
Our Federal Tax Exempt number is 52-6000965.
- Programs and staff are licensed through the Maryland Childcare Administration.
- To register, child must be attending school at the same location as the desired program.
- Before child can participate, parent must complete all forms including child's health inventory, which may require a physical (see Required Participation Forms).
- The Department of Recreation and Parks, a recognized leisure industry leader in opportunities for individuals with disabilities, is pleased to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) regulations. Accommodations are made on an individual basis. Please contact Susan Potts, 410-313-4628.
- Financial assistance is available by application on an individual basis. Please call 410-313-4659.
- All programs must meet minimum registration requirements by July 11 of the program year.
- We offer optional full-day programs (additional fee per day per person) for some school holidays and closings.
- All fees are based on full-time participation and subject to change. No prorated fees. Payment is due monthly. If a refund is requested, a $30 non-refundable administrative fee (per child) will be deducted.
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You do not need to submit required forms with this application. You will receive the forms in a registration packet if your child is admitted into the program.
For beginning of new school year, mail completed forms to: Attn: RLC Registration, Howard County Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 7120 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia MD 21046. If enrolling middle of the school year, completed forms are to be given to the staff on site at the childcare center, not mailed to the office.
Lottery applications will accepted now through May 2, 2008. Registration re-opens after the lottery on May 13, 2008.
2008-09 Application for Elementary Care
2008-09 Application for Middle School Care
2008-09 Application for Early Learning Center
Barbara Moore, Supervisor 410-313-4723
- Joynel Young 410-313-4717
- Elementary Childcare
- Bellows Spring Elementary
- Elkridge Elementary
- New Student Union
- Bonnie Branch Middle
- Clarksville Middle
- Elkridge Landing Middle
- Ellicott Mills Middle
- Folly Quarter Middle
- Glenwood Middle
- Lime Kiln Middle
- Mount View Middle
- Patapsco Middle
- Patuxent Valley Middle
- Therapeutic Recreation Extended Care
- Cedar Lane Park
- Cedar Lane School
- Elementary Childcare
- Stephanie Wise 410-313-4712
- Early Learning Centers
- Bushy Park Elementary
- Elkridge Elementary
- Fulton Elementary
- Gorman Crossing Elementary
- Kiwanis-Wallas
- Roger Carter Rec Ctr
- Triadelphia Ridge
- Veteran's Elementary
- Elementary Childcare
- Gorman Crossing Elementary
- Pointers Run Elementary
- Early Learning Centers
- Claudia Charity 410-313-4636
- Elementary Childcare
- Fulton Elementary
- Hollifield Station Elementary
- Ilchester Elementary
- Manor Woods Elementary
- St. John's Lane Elementary
- West Friendship Elementary
- Elementary Childcare
- Glen Turner 410-313-4713
- Elementary Childcare
- Dayton Oaks Elementary
- Deep Run Elementary
- Forest Ridge Elementary
- Lisbon Elementary
- Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
- Waverly Elementary
- Elementary Childcare
- Brian Murphy 410-313-4797
- Elementary Childcare
- Bushy Park Elementary
- Rockburn Elementary
- Elementary Childcare
- Keith Pettit 410-313-4633
- Elementary Childcare
- Bollman Bridge Elementary
- Lauren Woods Elementary
- Elementary Childcare
- Julia Martin 410-313-1687
- Homework Clubs
- Roger Carter Rec Ctr
- Hill Top
- Elementary Childcare
- Veterans Elementary (fall 07)
- Homework Clubs
Inclusion
Susan Potts 410-313-4628, or Amy Patton, 410-313-4708.
Registration and Space availability
Ying Li, 410-313-4694; Sandra Davis, 410-313-4655; Anoo Joshi, 410-313-1698; or Lisa Morgan, 410-313-4659; Ilajean Reams or Susan Bennett, 410-313-1672.
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If your child has been accepted into the program, the following forms must be completed and returned before your child can participate. Note: do not send completed forms with the lottery application, they will be included in your registration packet if your child's application is drawn.
Please keep the originals for your file and mail a copy of each form to: Attn: RLC Registration, Howard County Dept. of Recreation & Parks, 7120 Oakland Mills RD, Columbia MD 21046-1677:
- Recreational Licensed Childcare Contract (Elementary, Middle School, TREC)
- Early Learning Center Contract (Preschool)
- Immunization Certificate
- Health Inventory
- Health Inventory Addendum (Required for age 5-under only.)
- All About My Child
- Emergency Form
- A Parent's Guide to Regulated Childcare
- If your child requires medication dispensed while in our care, you must also complete and return a copy of the Medication Order form.
- If you wish to participate in our Auto-Deduct program, you must also complete and return a copy of the Authorization Agreement for Pre-arranged Credit Card Payments
From the RLC Registration Staff
We hope the following information will make your life a little simpler.
- Elementary School Recreational Licensed Childcare Application
Middle School Recreational Licensed Childcare Application - For your convenience, payments, using Visa or MasterCard, may be completed online. You must have an approved online account to access this feature. If you haven’t already done so, request an online account by visiting our Online Registration site and clicking Request Account. Approval can take 24-48 hours. After receiving your confirmation email, log on to your account; go to account options; and select “Pay on Account.” Childcare fees should appear online prior to the 7th each month and payments are due on or before the 17th of each month.
- If you prefer, you can complete an Auto-Deduct Form and we’ll process your payment every month. The forms are available from the site staff or by calling one of the RLC registration numbers listed below. For those of you who already take advantage of this service, remember that the form must be re-submitted each school year.
If we can be of service, please contact us at the following numbers. We look forward to assisting you!
Ying Li: Mon-Fri, 8-4:30 / 410-313-4694
Lisa Morgan: Mon-Fri, 8-4:30 / 410-313-4659
Sandra Davis: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8-4:30 / 410-313-4655
Anoo Joshi: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8-4:30 / 410-313-1698
Ilajean Reams/Susan Bennett: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 / 410-313-1672
Childcare Alternatives in Howard County
Locate: Childcare helps parents find and choose childcare to best meet their needs. This free personalized resource and referral counseling service offers a computerized listing of all Howard County
- registered family childcare
- licensed center-based and school-aged programs
- certified camps
- nursery schools
- Head Start programs
For additional information, call 410-313-1930, Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or visit the Howard County Childcare Resource Center website.
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