About Us

The Prince George’s Chapter of the Maryland State Child Care Association shall:

 

  • ​Strengthen the quality of child care through information and resource sharing;
    Promote the growth of quality child care programs in Maryland, with emphasis on efforts to provide the public with information concerning the benefits of licensed, center- based child care services;
  • Disseminate information concerning quality child care to parents, the community and the media;
  • Facilitate communication between child care providers, their contracting agencies, and parents.
    Assist legislative, regulatory, standard-setting, and other government or private bodies in the development of laws, regulations and policies affecting child care services.
  • Compile and utilize this information in the most effective manner, individually and collectively, in bringing about positive change for quality child care.
  • Work cooperatively with other concerned groups in supporting and pursuing common goals and objectives.
  • Promote professionally managed, licensed for-profit and non-profit child care centers.
  • Provide information to members and prospective members of the child care community.
  • Partner with local, state and national organizations to represent our voices on Capitol Hill through advocacy.