Maryland EXCELS reports that in July 2024, the program awarded bonuses to 154 licensed child care centers and registered family child care homes. The bonus amounts range from $1,000 to $13,500 and are awarded to child care programs that publish any quality ratings for the first time, raise their quality ratings, or republish a quality rating of 4 or 5.
Judy Centers
tsebekoswilliams2022-11-04T14:51:48+00:00Judy Centers utilize a multigenerational approach to provide wraparound services for families and children, as well as provide professional development for early childhood educators. The Blueprint expands Judy Centers throughout Maryland and includes nine additional Judy Centers each year for the next five fiscal years and 18 per year for the following five fiscal years.