MARYLAND FAMILY NETWORK

For Child Care Providers

Starting, operating, or expanding a child care center

Statewide in Maryland,
66% of mothers with children under age 6 are in the workforce.
80% of mothers with children ages 6 to 17 are in the workforce.

With a majority of mothers working outside the home, child care continues to be needed in every community. The need is especially great for infant care and for before- and after-school care for older children.

Below are some informative documents you may find helpful.

(Click pdf file below )

Center Start-up Budget	Center Operations Budget
Needs Assessment	Center Start-up Checklist
	Equipment List
Food Program for Centers	Marketing Plan
Planning an Effective Media Campaign	Press Kits Handout
Provider Association List	Accreditation Programs Table
Purchase of Care Information	Supply Catalogs
Child Care Terms	Resources for Further Technical Assistance