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Maryland State Department of Education/Division of |
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410-229-0145 |
Early Childhood Development |
Child Care Central |
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Maryland Child Care Credential Program |
PO Box 598 |
cccredential@conduent.com |
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION |
Baltimore, MD 21203 |
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** Instructions for each section of this application are at the end of the application, on page 3. **
Incomplete applications will be returned.
For assistance completing the application, call Child Care Central at 1-877-355-1229 or refer to the Credentialing Booklet at
http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/credentialing
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General Information |
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Application Type: |
First Application |
Renewal |
Update |
Upgrade |
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Section 2 |
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Applicant Information |
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Name (Last, First, Middle, Maiden): |
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Party ID Number: |
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Social Security Number (SSN): |
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Date of Birth (DOB): MM/DD/YYYY |
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Gender: ☐ Female |
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Race and Ethnicity: ☐ White or Caucasian |
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Age Range: ☐ 17-35 |
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☐ Male |
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☐ Black or African American |
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☐ 36-54 |
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☐ Non-binary |
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☐ Hispanic or Latino |
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☐ 55 - above |
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☐ Asian or Asian American |
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☐ American Indian or Alaska Native |
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☐ Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander |
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☐ Another Race |
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Primary Language: |
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Email Address: |
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Are you currently enrolled in the Child Care Career Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF)? Yes |
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Employment Information |
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Licensed Child Care Center Name: |
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Center License Number: |
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Center Phone Number: |
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Family Child Care Provider Registration Number:
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Child Care Center Employee (Check primary position.)
Director Teacher Aide Other ______________________
Age Group (Check all that apply.):
Infant/Toddler Preschool School Age All
Section 4 Essay
Include an essay only if this is a First Application. The essay is not required for Renewal, Update, or Upgrade Applications.
The Credential Essay is designed to enable the applicant to reflect thoughtfully on his/her career as an early childhood educator and/or administrator. Reflection allows child care professionals to “paint a picture” of current practice and focus on improving skills and knowledge. As a professional it is necessary to reflect on your practices and interactions with children and families. Reflection can result in opportunities for continuous improvement of practice and skills. Stop and take time to reflect daily as you interact with children and families. Listen openly to the ideas of others. Reflect on your work and the work of others around you. Consider and implement ways to develop your practice.
Choose one question as the topic of your essay. Include your essay in your application packet. Your essay should be 300 to 500 words and may be typed or handwritten.
Why did you become a child care professional?
Why do you want to get the Maryland Child Care Credential?
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I affirm that all information on this application and all attached documentation is true and correct. I understand that if I have had a child care license or registration suspended or revoked I may not be eligible to participate in the Credential Program. I further understand that there are penalties for giving false statements. I have attached all required information including documentation of training, professional activity, and experience. My signature below makes this statement binding.
This application will not be processed if the form is not signed and dated.
List all courses from your attached college grade slips/transcripts that are related to early childhood development and the college credit hours for each.
If this is a First Application, list all related college courses ever completed.
If this is a Renewal, Update, or Upgrade, list only related college couses taken during the current credential year.
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Instructions for completing an
application to the Maryland Child Care Credential Program
Section 1 General Information
Select only one Application Type.
To be credentialed for the first time, check First Application and complete Sections 1 through 6.
To renew a current credential within the required timeframe, check Renewal and complete all Sections except Section 4. To reactivate a credential that expired more than 30 days ago, check Update and complete all Sections except Section 4. To move to a higher level within the credential year, check Upgrade and complete all Sections except Section 4.
Required Documentation
Enclose the following documents with your application.
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OCC Approved Training Certificates (Completed within 5 years of application date for First Application. |
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Completed within the current credential year for Renewal, Update, or Upgrade.) |
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Education/Training |
College grade slips/transcripts or proof of current college enrollment (No expiration regardless of datefor |
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First Application. Completed within the current credential year for Renewal, Update, or Upgrade.) |
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College degree with accompanying transcript from an accredited college or university. (Foreign degrees |
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must be translated and evaluated before submission.) |
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Professional Activities |
Professional organization membership card(s) |
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Canceled checks |
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(Must be within 12 months |
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Letters of acknowledgement of participation in professional activities |
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of application date.) |
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Other documentation, as appropriate.(Refer to the Credential Program booklet for examples of PAUs) |
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Family Child Care Provider: Copy of any family day care certificate of registration, including current |
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certificate and copy of at least one child attendance sheet completed during the past 12 month period. |
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Experience |
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Center Staff: Letter of employment on center letterhead including position, hours worked per week and |
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start and end date for each position held or other documentation of current employment. |
Any other documentation of experience, letters, time sheets, staff evaluation card, etc.
Section 2 Applicant Information
Answer all of the questions in this section.
Please make a note of the Date of Birth and Phone Number you enter on the form. This information will be needed to access your credential information on the automated phone system.
Section 3 Employment Information
Answer all of the questions in this section for your current position. In the Position field, choose either Family Child Care Provider or Child Care Center Employee. If you are an employee, answer the remaining questions in that section.
Family child care providers must submit a certificate of registration and 1 attendance sheet dated within the last 12 months. Child care center staff must submit a letter of employment on the center's letterhead including position, hours worked per week and start and end date for each position held.
If this is your first application, either type or hand write an essay on the question you selected and include it in your application packet.
Section 5
You must sign and date the application for it to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will be returned.
List all courses from your attached college grade slips/transcripts that are related to early childhood development and the college credit hours for each. If this is a First Application, list all related college courses ever completed. If this is a Renewal, Update, or Upgrade, list only related college courses taken during the current credential year.
Additional Information
For additional information on the Maryland Child Care Credential Program or completing this application refer to the Credentialing Booklet at http://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/credentialing.
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