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Vision

Child care places provide safe, nurturing and educational environments.

   

Mission

Western Maryland's first stop for child care solutions.

 
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Services

LOCATE: Child Care

LOCATE: Child Care helps families find good places for children. LOCATE Counselors at the centralized call center in Baltimore:

  • identify each family's needs,
  • search the computerized database of all licensed programs for child care programs that meet those needs, and
  • counsel families in choosing their child care options.

Professional Development

APPLES for Children assists child care programs in increasing the skills and knowledge they need to provide high quality child care services. Professional development includes:

  • group workshops,
  • individualized assistance, and
  • access to a variety of resources.

Employer Solutions

Employers need employees with stable child care arrangements. APPLES for Children assists employees with identifying and maintaining child care. APPLES also assists employers with providing options to employees.

Service Area Map

 
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