9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
The Resource Center is open 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Monday - Friday with a few exceptions.
The Resource Center follows the Howard County Government holiday observance schedule.
Please call for Evening and Weekend Hours
410-313-1940 (Voice/Relay)
The Howard County Child Care Resource Center is a member of the Maryland Child Care Resource Network with funding provided from the Maryland State Department of Education, through Maryland Family Network, and Howard County Government. As a member of the Maryland Child Care Resource Network, the Howard County Child Care Resource Center assists parents, child care professionals and the community in the following ways:
- Assists parents in locating licensed child care
- Provides technical assistance (information and expert advice) and resources for current and prospective child care providers in family child care homes and child care centers
- Collects data that documents the child care needs of families and employers as well as the child care delivery system.
- Provides training for child care professionals and parents to expand their knowledge of early childhood and best child care practices
Virtual Training Information
We are now offering virtual classes through Webex. Please register using the links below and review the user guide below prior to the class time.
**Online Registration Only**
For Questions please contact Jade Benemerito via email at ebenemerito@howardcountymd.gov.
Please click here for the WebEx User Guide
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Thurs., May 21 / 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM / $25
J. Johnson / 2 HSN, .5 Cont. Training
This session meets the training requirement for the MSDE regulations regarding supporting breastfeeding and SIDS in child care. Participants will receive ideas and resources to support breastfeeding families and decrease SIDS related infant deaths.
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Wed., May 27 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
K. Reel / 3 SN
Including all children in your child care program can be challenging if you don’t understand what you are required to do. Come explore the requirements of ADA for early care programs, examine best inclusionary practices and learn about resources which can support you and your families.
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Thurs., May 28 / 1:00 - 4:00 PM
K. Reel / 3 HSN / $30
This training provides information about health and safety topics for all child care providers to meet the requirement of the licensing regulation. Key topics include: establishing and maintaining safe and healthy environments, teaching safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries, identification and reporting of abuse or neglect and proper sanitation practices and procedures. Completion of this training does not meet requirements for specified training in Medication Administration, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, CPR or First Aid.
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Tues., June 2 / 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM / $20
K. Reel/ 2 SN
Understanding the special needs of children prepares child development professionals to create environments and programs for the children in their care.
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Thurs., June 4 / 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM / $20
K. Reel / 2 CUR
This training explores the importance of community helpers in the lives of young children and how recognizing these people helps to build a community of caring.
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Tues., June 9 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
J. Johnson / 2 CD 1 CUR
Working with a group of children who are different ages presents child care providers with unique challenges and opportunities. Learn strategies to overcome challenges, create daily schedules, and meet the needs of each child.
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Wed., June 10 / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM / $20
K. Reel / 2 HSN
In this training, child care providers will learn to recognize the different types of abuse, as well as, develop a policy for preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
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Tues., June 16 / 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM / $30
K. Reel / 2 HSN 1 SN
This informative and interactive training provides an understanding of personal/family, community and global traumatic events as well as how such events may possibly affect children in their development. Practical strategies are provided focusing on ways to help
children feel safe, empowered, and eager to engage in regular activities.
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Thurs., June 18 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
K. Reel / 3 SN
Including all children in your child care program can be challenging if you don’t understand what you are required to do. Come explore the requirements of ADA
for early care programs, examine best inclusionary practices and learn about resources which can support you and your families.
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Tues., June 23 / 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM / $30
K. Reel / 3 SN
This training provides information about health and safety topics for all child care providers to meet the requirement of the licensing regulation. Key topics include: establishing and maintaining safe and healthy environments, teaching safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries, identification and reporting of abuse or neglect and proper sanitation practices and procedures. Completion of this training does not meet requirements for specified training in Medication Administration, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, CPR or First Aid.
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Thurs., June 25 / 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM / $30
K. Reel / 2 HSN 1 PRO
This training is designed to increase participants’ knowledge of stress and how to manage its symptoms. It introduces participants to “good” and “bad” stress as well as other types of stress such as acute stress and post traumatic stress disorder, and participants will learn initial signs and symptoms of each type of stress. The participants will also be able to examine the similarities and differences of stress in infants, toddlers,
preschool children, school-aged children, adolescents and adults.
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