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Child care providers play a vital role in the lives of young children. They provide a #safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. If you are interested in becoming a child care provider in Maryland, there are a few steps you need to take.

Family Child Care Home providers are licensed childcare providers who care for children in their #homes.

Anyone who is interested in starting a child care business in a home is required to take a face-to-face orientation training through the Office of Child Care Regional Licensing Office.

Please contact the Office of Child Care Regional Licensing Office to schedule the Orientation Training. To prepare for your orientation session, you may wish to view the on-line orientation preview. This does not replace the face-to-face orientation session you are required to attend at your regional Office of Child Care.

The orientation includes videos, interactive activities and audio narration. You should expect to spend about one hour going through the orientation. But if you need to take a break during the hour, you can pause the orientation and return at a later time.

Type of business

To become a child care provider you first need to decide if you want to open a business in your home or if you want to create a center-based business.  Below is a definition of each type of business:

• Family Child Care – You may provide care for up to 8 children in your home
• Large Family Child Care – You may care for up to 12 children in your home
• Child Care Center – You may provide care in a facility outside of your home that is zoned to be used as a child care center.  The number of children you serve is dependent upon the square footage of the building.

Complete ChildCareEd's Child Care Provider Training Course

ChildCareEd offers comprehensive child care provider training courses that can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to be a successful child care provider. These courses cover topics such as child #development, #early-childhood education, #classroom management, and #health-and #safety.

The following ChildCareEd courses are specific training requirements for Family Child Care Home providers:

• 24 Hour Family Child Care Pre-Service Training ONLINE
• First Aid & CPR Blended
• Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
• Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness
• SIDS: Saving Babies: A Change of Position, A Change in Tradition

Use ChildCareEd's Training Course to Renew your qualifications. 18-Hour Family Child Care Renewal Training

ChildCareEd's child care provider training courses can help you meet all of the requirements necessary to become a licensed child care provider in Maryland. 

In addition to training course, ChildCareEd also offers a variety of resources to help you market your child care business and provide quality care. These resources include marketing materials, #lesson-plans, and tips on child development.

If you are interested in becoming a child care provider in Maryland, ChildCareEd can help you get started. Contact ChildCareEd today to learn more about their training courses and resources.