Provider Grant Program

The MSDE Office of Child Care (OCC) administers the Family Day Care Provider Grant Program, which exists to help registered child care providers offset some of the costs of operating their child care programs. Eligibility is based upon income, depending upon family size. Specifically, the Provider Grant Program reimburses up to $500 in expenses that a provider incurs in order to achieve or maintain compliance with family child care regulations. Reimbursement is made in the form of a grant award. To receive an award, a provider must file a written application with the OCC Regional Licensing Office that issued the provider’s registration certificate. All awards are made on a one-time basis. Examples of program expenses that are eligible for reimbursement include:

Safety supplies
Medical examination fees
Criminal background check fees
Small household repairs in approved child care areas
Approved training course fees
Expenses related to local water, fire, sewer, and health requirements
Appropriate program materials and equipment
Other costs identified as necessary for completion of the registration process

The Provider Grant Program is operated in accordance with regulations set forth at Code of Maryland Regulations COMAR 13A.14.07. These regulations specify eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the method by which awards are made.

To obtain a Provider Grant application or additional information about the Provider Grant Program, please call the OCC Regional Licensing Office in your area, or call the OCC Administrative Services unit at (410) 767-7831

Contact Information

Maryland State Department of Education

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Maryland State Department of Education

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Licensing Branch

	Regional Licensing Offices
	Finding the Right Child Care
	Parent's Guide to Regulated Care
	Una Guía para Padres (en español)
	Opening a Child Care Center
	Opening a Family Child Care Home
	Provider Grant Program
	Partners Newsletter
	Circular Letters
	Forms
	Formularios de Licencia (en español)
	Family Day Care Manual
	Resource Documents
	Enforcement Actions and Appeals
	Internet Links
	Regulations

Office of Child Care

	Licensing Branch
	Child Care Subsidy Branch (Purchase of Care Program)
	Program Development Branch
	Credentialing Branch
	Grants Programs
	Child Care Resource Centers
	Guidelines - Healthy Child Development
	Early Childhood Curriculum Project
	Issues / Complaints
	CCATS - Child Care Automated Tracking System