DHHS Child Care Support Services

DHHS Child Care Support Services Offering free, comprehensive supports to the child care community in Montgomery County.

Early Childhood Services houses multiple programs that serve early care and education. We have brought together those services that directly support our child care community under one program: CHILD CARE SUPPORT SERVICES
-Child Care Health Consultation
-Child Care in Public Space
-Child Care Resource & Referral Center
-Family Involvement Center
-Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

📢 Tell Us About Your Family’s Child Care Experience!Your voice matters. Montgomery County DHHS wants to better understan...
06/10/2026

📢 Tell Us About Your Family’s Child Care Experience!

Your voice matters. Montgomery County DHHS wants to better understand how child care and early education costs impact families in our community.

By taking a quick, anonymous survey, you'll help inform future policy decisions and support efforts to make child care more accessible and affordable for families across Montgomery County.

✅ Takes less than 5 minutes
✅ Anonymous
✅ No personal information collected

Help us better understand child care expenses in Montgomery County by completing the survey today:

🔗 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGX2WKH
*Survey available in Spanish, French, Amharic, Portuguese, Vietnamese and Mandarin.

Thank you for sharing your experience and helping shape the future of early childhood services in our community. 💙


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📢 ¡Cuéntenos sobre la experiencia de cuidado infantil de su familia!

Su voz es importante. El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (DHHS) del Condado de Montgomery quiere comprender mejor cómo los costos del cuidado infantil y la educación temprana afectan a las familias de nuestra comunidad.

Al completar esta breve encuesta anónima, ayudará a informar futuras decisiones de políticas públicas y a fortalecer los esfuerzos para que el cuidado infantil sea más accesible y asequible para las familias del Condado de Montgomery.

✅ Toma menos de 5 minutos
✅ Es anónima
✅ No se recopila información personal

Ayúdenos a comprender mejor los gastos de cuidado infantil en el Condado de Montgomery completando la encuesta hoy mismo:

🔗Complete la encuesta aquí: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HGX2WKH?lang=es

¡Gracias por compartir su experiencia y ayudar a dar forma al futuro de los servicios para la primera infancia en nuestra comunidad! 💙

Fccamc, Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland, Latino Early Care and Education Coalition Mdaeyc, Latino Childcare Association of Maryland, Maryland State Child Care Association

06/09/2026

Join us at 9:30 AM on June 10th!Register for the virtual session on NECPA Accreditation for both family child care and center based child care!
Lots of resources and support interested programs!

🎙️ Episode 8 of the ELEVATE Podcast is LIVE!💛 Positive Solutions for Families: Simple Strategies for Family SuccessJoin ...
06/09/2026

🎙️ Episode 8 of the ELEVATE Podcast is LIVE!

💛 Positive Solutions for Families: Simple Strategies for Family Success

Join hosts Inette Bolden and Jennifer Ferreira as they sit down with Saru Nithyanandam, Quality Enhancement Coordinator and Asia Ewell, LCMFT, IECMCH Consultant, facilitators of the Positive Solutions for Families program, to explore practical parenting strategies that help build stronger relationships, encourage positive behavior, and support children's social-emotional development.

✨ Learn why behavior is communication, how predictable routines can reduce challenges, and simple ways to help children develop the skills they need to thrive.
Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or anyone who supports young children, this episode is filled with practical tips you can use right away.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/CYF/MCCCRRC/ELEVATEPodcast.html

🎙️ New ELEVATE Episode Drops Tuesday, June 9!Get ready for Episode 8 of the ELEVATE Podcast:💛 Positive Solutions for Fam...
06/05/2026

🎙️ New ELEVATE Episode Drops Tuesday, June 9!

Get ready for Episode 8 of the ELEVATE Podcast:
💛 Positive Solutions for Families: Simple Strategies for Family Success

Join hosts Inette Bolden and Jennifer Ferreira as they sit down with Asia Ewell, LCMFT, IECMCH Consultant and Saru Nithyanandam, Quality Enhancement Coordinator, facilitators of the Positive Solutions for Families program, to explore practical strategies that help families build stronger relationships, encourage positive behavior, and support children's social-emotional development.

✨ Learn how predictable routines, positive guidance, and understanding behavior as communication can make everyday parenting a little easier—and a lot more rewarding.

📅 Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 9!

In the meantime, catch up on previous ELEVATE episodes and stay connected to conversations that support young children, families, and educators.

🎧 Listen here:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/CYF/MCCCRRC/ELEVATEPodcast.html

🌱✨ Family Learning Series: “Ready, Set, Grow!” Preparing Your Child for New Learning Environments Transitioning into a n...
06/02/2026

🌱✨ Family Learning Series: “Ready, Set, Grow!” Preparing Your Child for New Learning Environments

Transitioning into a new learning environment — whether it’s child care, preschool, or a new classroom — can feel exciting and overwhelming for both children and caregivers. Join us for this supportive and interactive session to gain practical tools, share experiences, and feel more confident supporting children through life’s big and small transitions. 💛

During this session, participants will learn:
✔️ Why transitions can be challenging for young children and how they impact behavior and emotions
✔️ How to prepare children ahead of time using routines, conversations, and visual supports
✔️ Strategies to ease separation and build trust with new caregivers

🔗 Register here: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/MM65vdPnTqCDJ35KFHFEeQ #/registration

We look forward to supporting your family through every new beginning! 🌟


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🌱✨ Serie de Aprendizaje en Familia: “¡Preparados, listos, a crecer!” Cómo preparar a tu hijo para nuevos entornos de aprendizaje

La transición a un nuevo entorno de aprendizaje — ya sea una guardería, un centro de educación infantil o una nueva clase — puede resultar emocionante y abrumadora tanto para los niños pequeños como para sus cuidadores. Únete a esta sesión interactiva y de apoyo para obtener herramientas prácticas, compartir experiencias y sentirte más seguro(a) al apoyar a los niños durante las grandes y pequeñas transiciones de la vida. 💛

Durante esta sesión aprenderás:
✔️ Por qué las transiciones pueden ser un reto para los niños pequeños y cómo afectan su comportamiento y emociones
✔️ Cómo preparar al niño con anticipación mediante rutinas sencillas, conversaciones y apoyos visuales
✔️ Estrategias para facilitar la separación y fomentar la confianza con los nuevos cuidadores

🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/MM65vdPnTqCDJ35KFHFEeQ #/registration

¡Esperamos acompañar a tu familia en cada nuevo comienzo! 🌟

05/29/2026

Extreme heat can be dangerous and even deadly. Stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, check on neighbors and know the signs of heat illness. Learn how to protect yourself, your family and your pets through Montgomery County’s Be Cool, Save Lives campaign: https://ow.ly/Xm3650Z5xLS

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸Today, Early Childhood Services honors and remembers the courageous men and women who made the ultimat...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸
Today, Early Childhood Services honors and remembers the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
As we spend time with family and loved ones, we also take a moment to reflect on the bravery, dedication, and service that helped shape the freedoms we enjoy today.
May we continue to teach our children the importance of gratitude, kindness, and remembrance.
❤️🤍💙
Wishing our community a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.


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🇺🇸 Día de los Caídos 🇺🇸
Hoy, Early Childhood Services honra y recuerda a los valientes hombres y mujeres que hicieron el máximo sacrificio al servir a nuestro país.
Mientras compartimos tiempo con la familia y nuestros seres queridos, también hacemos una pausa para reflexionar sobre la valentía, dedicación y servicio que ayudaron a construir las libertades que disfrutamos hoy.
Que continuemos enseñando a nuestros niños la importancia de la gratitud, la bondad y el recuerdo.
❤️🤍💙
Les deseamos a nuestra comunidad un Día de los Caídos seguro y significativo.

🌟 Do you know an outstanding early educator who deserves to be recognized? 🌟Nominate them for the 2026 Montgomery County...
05/22/2026

🌟 Do you know an outstanding early educator who deserves to be recognized? 🌟

Nominate them for the 2026 Montgomery County Early Care & Education Awards and help us celebrate the dedicated professionals making a lasting impact on the lives of young children every day. 💛

From nurturing infants and toddlers to inspiring preschoolers and supporting families, early educators play an essential role in shaping our community’s future.

🗓️ Nominations close July 1, 2026
🔗 Submit a nomination and learn more:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/mjsVXJwk8w

Let’s recognize the passion, care, and dedication of Montgomery County’s early childhood professionals! ✨


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🌟 ¿Conoces a un/a educador/a excepcional de la primera infancia que merece ser reconocido/a? 🌟

¡Nomínalo/a para los Premios de Cuidado y Educación Temprana del Condado de Montgomery 2026 y ayúdanos a celebrar a los profesionales dedicados que cada día dejan una huella positiva en la vida de los niños pequeños! 💛

Desde el cuidado de bebés y niños pequeños hasta inspirar a niños en edad preescolar y apoyar a las familias, los educadores de la primera infancia desempeñan un papel esencial en el futuro de nuestra comunidad.

🗓️ Las nominaciones cierran el 1 de julio de 2026
🔗 Envía una nominación y obtén más información: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/NQ7Q4uXDkB

¡Reconozcamos la pasión, el cuidado y la dedicación de los profesionales de la educación temprana del Condado de Montgomery! ✨

Address

1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 200
Rockville, MD
20852

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12407774769

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