Meet Kacey

Who is Kacey? Kacey, the Maryland EXCELS Quality Koala, engages families and helps them understand the importance of quality child care and early education. What is Maryland EXCELS? Maryland EXCELS

Frequently Asked Questions for Families

Why is high-quality child care and early education so important? Succeeding in life starts by succeeding in school. But to succeed in school, all young children need to be prepared

Provider Spotlight: Teresha Sutton

Teresha Sutton is a family child care provider in Harford County. Her program, What About the Children, Inc., has a Maryland EXCELS Quality Rating 5 and uses Creative Curriculum, faith-based

Helping Families Search for Quality Child Care

Families have a lot to consider when looking for the proper child care and early education program for their family. Cost, location, and availability are important factors—but quality is the

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Improving the Lives of Children Who Are At Risk

Research shows that children who experience safe, nurturing, and trusting relationships with the adults in their lives have a greater chance of success–emotionally, economically, and intellectually. These adults include caregivers