MSDE- Division of Early Childhood Development
The Division of Early Childhood Development at the Maryland State Department of Education is responsible for early care and education in Maryland. The Division houses the Office of Child Care and the Early Learning Branch.

Maryland Committee for Children
Maryland Committee for Children works with parents, child care providers, advocates, employers, and policymakers to expand and enhance the early childhood education and child care available to Maryland's children.

NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.

College of Southern Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children (CSMAEYC)
CSMAEYC's goal is to help early childhood professionals be informed about the latest information about children and to help establish connections through the field.

Ready at Five
Ready At Five is firmly committed to ensuring that all Maryland children enter school ready to succeed. Ready At Five is a statewide, public/private partnership and a powerful, independent voice for young children

Maryland State Family Child Care Association
The Mission of the Maryland State Family Child Care Association (MSFCCA) is to promote and enhance our profession by advocating for family child care providers through education and collaboration with local associations for the quality care of all children.

National Afterschool Association
NAA represents the voice of the afterschool field in the areas of professional development, program quality, public policy and current issues affecting children and youth in their out of school time.