Start your childcare business today. Making it easy to start and grow a business in Maryland.
We make it as easy as ABC to get the ball rolling.
Get startedMaryland supports child care providers.
The Moore-Miller Administration’s historic investments in child care have supported more families in accessing free or low-cost child care through the Child Care Scholarship program – setting up children for long-term academic success while removing employment barriers for adults and bolstering our state’s economy.
The Administration is also expanding awareness of and access to the Maryland Earned Income Tax Credit and the Maryland Child Tax Credit.
Visit the Start a Child Care Business to join us and collaborate on making a better future for Maryland, our communities and most importantly our children.
Guided experience
Our step-by-step guidance breaks down complex licensing regulations into simple tasks, with built-in checks to ensure your application is complete and compliant.
Easy to get started
Create an account and begin filling out forms immediately, with the ability to securely save your progress and return to your application at any time.
Fully online application
Built on a secure platform, you can easily upload all necessary documents, submit your application, and track its status entirely online from any device.
We'll keep you posted
We’ll notify you instantly via email and through your dashboard when your application moves to the next review stage, requires clarification, or receives final approval.
Takes minutes to get started
We provide you everything to learn about opening your childcare business including personalized checklist. Once ready, apply for all necessary permits and licenses right from this website to make your child care business come to life.
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