Business Start Up
Are you interested in caring for and educating Maryland’s children? Are you thinking of opening your own business? Project ACT can help you get there.
Career Advancement
Project ACT has been awarded an EARN grant through the Maryland Department of Labor. The EARN initiatives includes workforce development to meet employers' needs, provide training and supports for employees to meet child care standards and to support gainful employment. The EARN grant allows Project ACT the ability to support child care professionals to not only meet but surpass expectations of employers. Project ACT will be starting the Early Education Empowerment Alliance (EEEA) in January 2025. Participants of EEEA will engage in a six month coaching and training program designed to help them enter the child care industry or move into a lead teacher role. Participants will complete all necessary training required by the Office of Child Care (for free) and receive group and individual support in finding gainful employment. From training to resume building to job shadowing, this program provided for free will enable any Maryland resident in obtaining a fulfilling career working with Maryland's youngest residents!
Project ACT can work hand in hand with the Office of Child Care to support new professionals adhere to licensing standards. An Early Childhood Coach can help create professional development and training plans for staff. Project ACT can recommend environmental strategies that support all children. Project ACT can also connect new professionals with statewide quality initiatives.
Start Up Support for Child Care Centers
Start Up Support for Family Child Care Professionals
Growing Opportunities for Family Child Care (GOFCC) and Rebuilding Family Child Care (RFCC) are incubator programs which provide targeted training, coaching, and resources to support interested individuals in opening a family child care business. These programs guide you through the licensing process while supporting you in building a strong business foundation and high quality child care program. Participation is free and includes all of the required training, access to knowledgeable coaches, and a variety of resources which will support you in opening and operating your child care business. If you live in Baltimore, Harford or Cecil counties and want to learn more, complete our interest form and we will contact you.