Child Care Resources for Families and Providers
Explore resources to help you locate child care, explore financial assistance, and access guidance for starting or operating a child care program in College Park.
This page connects College Park families and child care professionals with local and statewide resources. Services include child care referrals, family support, licensing information, training, and assistance for child care providers.
Child Care Resources
LOCATE: Child Care, operated by Maryland Family Network, is a free, confidential referral service that helps families explore child care options based on their location, schedule, and other needs.
Families can search for child care centers, family child care homes, and other care options. Contact providers directly to confirm ages accepted, openings, hours, tuition, and waitlist information.
Phone: 877-261-0060
Email: findchildcare@marylandfamilynetwork.org
Search for Child Care: https://locatesearch.marylandfamilynetwork.org/
Maryland EXCELS provides quality ratings for participating child care and early education programs. Families can use this information to learn about program quality and make informed decisions when choosing care.
Providers can also explore Maryland EXCELS resources to support program improvement and participation.
Explore Maryland EXCELS: https://marylandexcels.org/
The Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program helps eligible families with child care costs. Visit the Maryland State Department of Education’s website for eligibility requirements, current enrollment and waitlist information, and application instructions.
View Child Care Scholarship Information: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program
Local Family Support
The City’s Youth and Family Services offers counseling, parenting and support groups, therapeutic youth groups, and outreach for families with children ages 2–18.
Contact the department to learn about available services and community resources.
Phone: 240-487-3550
Visit Youth and Family Services: https://www.collegeparkmd.gov/yfss
Child Resource Connect provides resources for families and child care professionals. Family services include child care referrals, home visiting programs, child development information, and connections to community services.
Visit individual program pages for service areas and participation requirements.
Explore Family Resources: https://www.childresource.org/get-support/families/
Contact Child Resource Connect: https://www.childresource.org/who-we-are/contact-us/
Training Resources
Child Resource Connect offers Maryland Office of Child Care–approved training for child care professionals. Topics include child development, curriculum planning, inclusion, health and safety, and professionalism. First aid and CPR classes are also offered.
Visit the training page for available courses, training formats, fees, registration information, and policies.
View Training Opportunities: https://www.childresource.org/get-support/providers/training-for-child-care-professionals/
Child care programs interested in training for their staff can contact Child Resource Connect to discuss on-site training options and participation requirements.
Learn About On-Site Training: https://www.childresource.org/get-support/providers/training-for-child-care-professionals/
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Resources for Child Care Providers
The Maryland State Department of Education’s Office of Child Care oversees child care licensing and registration.
Individuals interested in opening a child care center or family child care home in College Park can contact the Prince George’s County Regional Licensing Office for guidance on orientation, applications, and local permits.
Phone: 301-333-6940
View Prince George’s County Licensing Information: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/node/735
Explore Maryland Child Care Licensing Resources: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing
Child Resource Connect offers coaching, consultations, and technical assistance to help child care providers establish and strengthen their programs. Support includes classroom practices, infant and toddler care, and assistance with Maryland EXCELS.
Prospective family child care providers can also learn about the Growing Opportunities for Family Child Care (GOFCC) program. Contact Child Resource Connect for participation information and availability.
Explore Provider Support Services: https://www.childresource.org/get-support/providers/support-services-for-child-care-providers/
Child Resource Connect’s Project WIN (Wise Intervention Now) provides free consultation supporting children ages birth through five enrolled in family child care homes or child care centers in Prince George’s County and other participating service areas.
Services help providers and families address challenging behaviors and support children’s social and emotional development. Assistance includes consultations, observations, program recommendations, workshops, and referrals.
Phone: 443-782-5009
Learn About Project WIN: https://www.childresource.org/get-support/providers/infant-early-childhood-mental-health/
Child Care Centers in College Park, MD
Frequently Asked Questions
Search Maryland Family Network’s LOCATE: Child Care directory by location or call 877-261-0060 for assistance.
Contact the provider directly. Ask about availability for your child’s age, weekly tuition, additional fees, and estimated wait times.
Visit Maryland EXCELS to learn about quality ratings for participating child care and early education programs.
Maryland’s Child Care Scholarship Program provides assistance to eligible families. Visit the program website for current eligibility requirements and enrollment information.
Contact the Prince George’s County Regional Licensing Office at 301-333-6940 for orientation and licensing guidance.
Learn About On-Site Training: https://www.childresource.org/get-support/providers/training-for-child-care-professionals/
Contact the regional Office of Child Care regarding suspected licensing violations or unlicensed care. Anonymous complaints are accepted.
View Licensing and Complaint Information: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing
