Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program

Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care

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About This Program

Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program (formerly known as Purchase of Care) provides financial assistance to help income-eligible families pay for child care. Families choose from licensed child care providers participating in Maryland EXCELS, the state's quality rating system. Higher-rated providers receive higher subsidy payments. Families pay a co-payment based on income.

Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment

Key Details

  • State program administered under federal CCDF block grant
  • Eligibility: At or below 85% State Median Income; parent must be working, in school, or in training
  • Families choose their own licensed child care provider
  • Subsidy paid directly to provider; family pays income-based co-payment
  • Apply through your county/local social services office

How to Apply

Visit Official Program Page Track this program

1-877-226-1979

Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications

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