Baltimore invests $500,000 to improve early childhood education

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced a $500,000 investment into early childhood education with the goal of improving access to childcare programs.

• Nov 24, 2025

Maryland's Congressional Democrats Call On State To Use $2.5B Surplus To 'Support Those Who Need It Most'

In a joint statement, Maryland's Congressional Democrats called on the state to use its $2.5 billion budget surplus to "support those who need it most," with many families facing eviction and struggling to pay childcare.

• Oct 6, 2021

Bauder Education Center Opens In Columbia For Low-Income Residents

A new early childhood education center for low-income residents has opened its doors in Howard County.

• Jul 7, 2021

Childcare Centers Help School-Aged Students With Online Learning Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Childcare centers are continuing to struggle because of capacity restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

• Sep 18, 2020

Child Care Expanded For Marylanders Returning To Work Under First Stage Of Recovery Plan

Parents returning to work under Maryland's Stage 1 opening of businesses can immediately access an open Essential Personnel Child Care, or Essential Personnel School-Age program, the state announced.

• May 20, 2020

'It's Beyond Frustrating': Maryland Child Care Providers Still Waiting On State Money For Caring For Essential Workers' Kids

Some Maryland child center directors and owners said they're worried they won't be able to stay open much longer because they haven't been paid in weeks.

• Apr 24, 2020

Study: Child Care Costs 27% More Than Average City Rent In DC, More Affordable In Maryland

Of working parents surveyed by Care.com, 31% put themselves further into debt to afford childcare, 37% stopped paying off debts and 37% stopped saving money.

• Aug 29, 2019

Childcare In Maryland More Expensive Than In-State Tuition To 4-Year Public College, Report Finds

The Economic Policy Institute released its updated childcare fact sheets this week that detailed the high cost of childcare in every state. 

• Jul 26, 2019

Mikulski To Hold Hearing On Child Health Care

Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski is convening a hearing on child health care needs.

• Jul 26, 2012

Child Care Center Offers Short-Term Services

At My Time Childcare, Jaiden Hendley and Katherine Hedinger express themselves with Play-Doh.

• May 15, 2012

Roaming Toddler Found Outside Verizon Center After Separating From Group

A toddler is discovered walking all alone along a busy street in Washington, D.C.

• Feb 17, 2012