Maryland EXCELS, Maryland Accreditation, and Maryland EXCELS Bonuses
Maryland EXCELS is a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early childhood, public prekindergarten, and school-age child care programs in Maryland. Offered by Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood; applications due June 30, 2027.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood
- Award amount
- Not specified by funder
- Deadline
- June 30, 2027
- Geography
- Maryland
- Categories
- Education
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
Maryland EXCELS is a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early childhood, public prekindergarten, and school-age child care programs in Maryland. Programs participate voluntarily or are required to participate if they accept Child Care Scholarship reimbursement. Participating providers receive an official quality rating from 1 to 5 based on standards in developmentally appropriate practice, professional development, and family engagement. The program provides a road map, training,...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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