Need help finding quality licensed child care for your child? Here are some invaluable resources for finding regulated child care programs in the state of Maryland.
CARE Line - CARE (Child and Adolescent Resources and Education) for Howard County
Families is a free service provided by the Howard County Office of
Children and Families, with the support of Howard County Department of
Community Resources and Services, the Howard County Local Children’s
Board, Maryland State Department of Education, Howard County Mental
Health Authority and the Governor’s Office for Children. The CARE Line
is a resource and referral service to help Howard County families identify needs and link them to agencies, programs and organizations. Needs may vary from finding child care, behavior issues, adolescent concerns, grandparent support and much more. For assistance, call 410-313-2273 during business hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm or e-mail questions to
children@howardcountymd.gov.
LOCATE:Child Care Resource and Referral -
A free, personalized
resource and referral counseling service designed to help parents choose a
quality child care program that meets their personal needs. This is a free service provided by the Maryland Family Network and is funded by the Maryland State Department of Education. Counseling hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm, call 877-261-0060.
Parent's Guide to Howard County - Find a wealth of additional resources for
parents, including a comprehensive listing of child care and preschool
programs.
Howard County Government and/or any of its
employees and/or agents neither endorse nor recommend any service or agency
listed in this guide. Screening of these services and/or agencies is the SOLE
responsibility of the user of any of these services/agencies.
Maryland Child Care Mapping Tool - An online GIS application developed primarily to help parents
in need of child care services locate services in relation to their homes or to
local public schools. The user can set a search radius, select the type and
schedule of care desired, and filter the results according to providers’
quality rating levels. Search results display as “pins” on a map and can be
printed out as text with or without the display map.
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Early Care and Education - View current lists of early care
and education programs in Maryland that are licensed or approved by the
Division of Early Childhood Development (DECD) or accredited by State,
regional, or national accreditation organizations.
For more information,
call 410-313-1940 or email
children@howardcountymd.gov.