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Benefits to Participants

Benefits

All programs participating in Maryland EXCELS at every level demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement. As an added benefit and a way of supporting the effort to improve quality, Maryland EXCELS programs have access to a variety of resources, such as:

  • Increased Child Care Scholarship reimbursements
  • Discounts from various vendors and organizations
  • Professional Activity Units (PAUs) for specified activities
  • Marketing and advertising opportunities
  • Targeted technical assistance, both online and face-to-face from Program Coordinators, Quality Assurance Specialists, and local Child Care Resource Centers
  • Professional Development
  • Free Training

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Discounts

Maryland EXCELS Partners

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 Maryland EXCELS Logos

Open a high-resolution image file (PNG) of the Maryland EXCELS logo to download.

Open a high-resolution vector file (PDF) of the Maryland EXCELS logo to download.

Logo Use and Guidelines

  1. Logos may not be edited, except for size, which should be proportionate and a minimum of 1.5 inches wide for horizontal or 1 inch wide for vertical.
  2. Logos may be used by programs published on the Maryland EXCELS website for the purposes of promoting quality ratings.
  3. When referring to Maryland EXCELS, spell out ‘Maryland EXCELS’ with the first letter of Maryland and each letter of EXCELS in capital letters.
  4. Programs no longer published in Maryland EXCELS must remove the logo from any website, digital or printed publications, or other marketing materials.

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