Maryland State Department of Education - Early Childhood

Childcare Assistance · Maryland · Free

State office within the Maryland State Department of Education overseeing childcare licensing, the Maryland EXCELS quality rating system, Judy Centers, Pre-K expansion, Child Care Subsidy Program administration, and early childhood education initiatives across all 24 Maryland jurisdictions. Parents can use the division's website to verify a provider's license, file complaints about a childcare facility, and apply for subsidies. Most services are free; license verification and complaint filing require basic contact information.

Contact & Details

Address: 200 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21201

Phone: 410-767-0100

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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