Garrett County Health Department Early Care Programs

03/14/2025

The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore’s ENOUGH Initiative. Help us identify priorities in funding. Complete the survey at: https://garretthealth.org/erap
View the full presentation on ENOUGH Results areas athttps://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Full-Presentation_-FY-2026-Community-Partnership-Agreement.pdf

10/24/2023

Babywearing Safety with T.I.C.K.S.!

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Print Friendly Baby carriers can be useful in keeping your little one close while also being essentially hands-free. It’s vital, though to that we all practice safe babywearing. Check out the TICKS guidelines for safe babywearing to be sure you can check all of ...

08/14/2023

FREE Car Seat Check w/ a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician – August 15, 2023

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Print Friendly Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad in Oakland on August 15th to provide Car Seat Checks for interested persons. These checks will be held by appointment, with drive ups only being ...

04/28/2023

FREE Car Seat Check w/ a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician – May 16, 2023

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Print Friendly Car Seat Scheduled for Garrett County By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Garrett County Fairgrounds on May 16th to provide Car Seat Checks....

04/14/2023

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Print Friendly A properly installed car seat could save your child’s life. Sign up for a FREE car seat check with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician on Tuesday April 18th from 3-6 at the Cresaptown Fire Department. Shared by GCHD Early Care Programs. ...

11/07/2022

We have the 2023 Breastfeeding Class and Childbirth Class schedules posted! Call to sign up 301-334-7720

06/01/2022

Your vehicle can heat up quickly, reaching 110 degrees even when outside temperatures are in the 60's. A child left unattended in a hot car can experience a heatstroke and even death in this situation. Do not leave children unattended and be sure to lock your vehicle to prevent children from getting in it and becoming trapped. For more child safety information and tips, contact Early Care Programs at 301-334-7720.

Your vehicle can heat up quickly, reaching 110 degrees even when outside temperatures are in the 60’s. A child left unattended in a hot car can experience a heatstroke and even death in this situation. Do not leave children unattended and be sure to lock your vehicle to prevent children from getti...

02/24/2022

07/23/2021

Water activities are lots of fun and a great way to stay cool in the summer sun. "Dive" into these water safety tips to ensure that your summer is as safe as it is fun!
You can call Early Care Programs at 301-334-7720 and speak with a nurse to get more information on how to keep your child safe and healthy this summer.

06/17/2021

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Great information on the services in the Early Care Program.

06/01/2021

This 60 second video is part of the Safe to Sleep campaign (formerly the Back to Sleep campaign), an effort to educate parents and caregivers about ways to r...