Quality Enhancement Award: CDA Scholarship and Reimbursement

Available to all early childhood educators with a current Maryland Child Care Credential working a minimum of 20-hours per week in a licensed childcare center or registered family child care home in Montgomery County. Our fund will provide financial support to cover the expenses of obtaining a Child Development Associate and assessment fees. Completed applications are processed first-come, first-served, while funding is available. *Applications will only be accepted for payments paid in the current fiscal year (between July 1st to June 30th).

The maximum scholarship award for the CDA Prep Course offered through Maryland Family Network is $400.
The maximum reimbursement award for a recognized CDA Prep Course is $400.
The maximum reimbursement award for the assessment fee is $425.
The maximum reimbursement award for the renewal assessment fee is $129.

Do you currently reside or work in Montgomery County, MD?

Application Eligibility

Do you have a current Maryland Child Care Credential at any level?

Yes

Copy of your Maryland Child Care Credential Certificate (Optional)

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Applicant Information

Best phone number to reach you

Email you check routinely

Demographics (Optional)

Gender

Race

Hispanic or Latino Origin

Program & Employment Information

Type of Program

Family Child Care of Large Family Child Care

Center Based or Letter of Compliance

Program Name or Doing Business As for Family Child Care

License/Registration #

Copy of your valid license/registration

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Your role

Family Child Care Provider

Teacher

Assistant Teacher/Aide

Assistant Director/Director

What age group do you work with?

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

School-Age

Does your program accept child care scholarship (CCS, WPA, Military)?

Yes

How many children currently receive child care scholarship?

Does your program serve children receiving special needs services?

Yes

How many children are you currently serving who are receiving IFSP/IEP services?

Proof of employment to include work hours per week, employment hire date, and role on program letter head

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Scholarship Information

*Please only complete if requesting the online CDA Prep Course*

The online course is offered through Maryland Family Network and recognized by the CDA Council. Candidates commit to completing the course within 1 year. Course is offered in English and Spanish. Once accepted, CCSS will process registration and payment on behalf of the early childhood educator.

Requesting

Online CDA Prep Course offered through Maryland Family Network ($400)

Area

Center Based: Infant/Toddler

Center Based: Preschool

Center Based: School Age

Home Based: Family Child Care

Reimbursement Information

Check all that apply. Only reimbursement funds spent in the past 12 months from application date will be accepted.

Requesting for

CDA Prep Class ($400)

Assessment Fee ($425)

Renewal Fee ($125)

Area

Center Based: Infant/Toddler

Center Based: Preschool

Center Based: School Age

Home Based: Family Child Care

Class Completion Date

Copy of Class Certificate

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Copy of Proof of Payment

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CDA Award Date

Copy of CDA Award

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Copy of Proof of Payment

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Renewal Date

Copy of CDA Award (Renewal)

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Copy of Proof of Payment

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Statement of Commitment

Applicant Signature

First Name

Last Name

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l affirm that all the information on this application is true and accurate. I understand that any false statements on this application will result in application rejection. I certify that I am employed in licensed/registered childcare program a minimum of 20-hours per week. By accepting this award, I understand that I am making a commitment to continue working in childcare in Montgomery County for at least one year from the date of reimbursement. If this commitment is not fulfilled, I will be subject to repayment of the reimbursement award. I also understand that I will be excluded from accessing future reimbursement funds by failing to maintain my CDA Credential for a minimum of 1 cycle. As a condition of program participation, I commit to serve as a mentor for others. I also commit to continuing my participation in the Maryland Child Care Credential and renewing my credential for one year after reimbursement.

The following must accompany this application (Check all that apply)

Copy of your valid MD Child Care Credential (Optional)

Copy of your program's current license/registration

Copy of your CDA coursework* (if applicable)

Copy of your CDA Credential*

Receipt of payments (if applicable)