Early Childhood Organization of Educators for St. Mary's County-ECHOES

09/19/2026

Hello! Do you guys know how I can be removed from admin? My fb page still linked to the ECHOES page. If someone can please help me. Thanks!

09/09/2026

We have our September ECHOES meeting on Thursday, September 10th @ the Lexington Park Library - Longfellow Room.

6:00 PM for social time
6:30 PM for meeting start time

We look forward to seeing you!

08/20/2026

Reminder‼️‼️‼️ this is TONIGHT!

📣 All child care providers 📣

FREE training hosted by ECHOES this Thursday!

08/17/2026

📣 All child care providers 📣

FREE training hosted by ECHOES this Thursday!

07/23/2026

Upcoming ECHOES events!

05/15/2026

📣📣FREE training - LIMITED spots📣📣

Current ECHOES Members get first priority for this FREE training until May 22nd!

After May 22nd, registration opens to ALL child care providers.

Only 30 seats are available and are going FAST.

Light dinner is included.

05/12/2026

USDA released a final rule that allows whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to be offered to participants ages two and up in the CACFP, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and Special Milk Program (SMP).

This rule does not require CACFP operators to offer whole and reduced-fat milk but allows operators the flexibility to offer these types of milk to participants two and up if it makes sense for their program. The rule will be effective June 8, 2026.

Read more about this final rule on our blog: https://www.cacfp.org/2026/05/08/final-rule-expanding-fluid-milk-options-in-cnps/

05/04/2026

Child care programs that achieve a Maryland EXCELS Quality Rating 3 or higher receive increased reimbursements for Child Care Scholarships. These EXCELS payments can add up to thousands in additional income every year!

Learn more: marylandexcels.org/resource/tiered-reimbursement

04/29/2026

From the Division of Early Childhood regarding the Maryland Child Care Credential!

04/20/2026

Coming soon! We are very excited to announce that the Maryland Child Care Credential will begin a phased relaunch, starting with renewal applications. Applications will be accepted in waves according to credential levels.

Are you ready to renew? You can prepare to apply by collecting your employment verification information and Party ID number from the bottom of your credential certificate.

Keep an eye on your inbox for updates in the coming weeks.