An entry point to connect with a wide variety of services and supports offered to and
for expecting parents, children birth to age five and their families. 240-777-4769 (GROW)
Provides child care counseling
and referral services for parents. Referrals are provided for licensed child care centers, family child care homes, nursery schools, Head Start programs, and before and
after school and summer programs. (240) 777-3130; (240)777-1810 (TTY).
Sites with Information on Early Care and Education
Presented here are sites with information on early care and education initiatives and programs, as well as links
to key research and information that can inform programming for young children.
Presented here are articles of interest and information on local, statewide and national initiatives on programming for young
children.
SB1142, State Department of Education – McArdle Early Intervention Scholarship Program
Developmental Screening Regulation Timeline: The developmental screening regulation, designed to help children in need of instructional supports or referrals
for intervention, has been delayed until July of 2017.
