Resource Directory - Day Care for Children with Special Needs

A good childcare provider will be licensed, trained in child development, and have experience with children. A childcare provider with knowledge about child development is more able to assist children in exploring their environment, which in turn enhances children’s learning, self-esteem, social skills, and language skills.

In addition to the resources listed below, The Arc of Prince George’s County’s Infants and Toddlers program may be able to assist with locating additional resources. Please call 301-925-7050 for information and referral.

The Arc-YMCA Partnership for Children with and without disabilities
301-262-4342
3501 Moylan Drive
Bowie, Maryland 20715
Offers care for children ages six months to five years in an inclusive environment will a full nursing staff. Excellent caregiver : child ratios.

Bowie Therapeutic Nursery Center
301-262-9167
btnc74@hotmail.com
A day program specializing in the treatment of behavior disorders and emotional disturbances in children ages 2 ½ to 5.

Family Networks-Child Care Resources
http://family-networks.org/childcare.cfm
Provides a wealth of information and links to resources that assist in finding quality childcare for children with disabilities. Find links to the Maryland Committee for Children, which provides statewide information on locating childcare, and find information on The Maryland Child Care Resources Network as well as the Mother-Helper online resource site.

Locate: Child Care Special Needs Enhanced Services
9475 Lottsford Road, Suite 202
Landover, MD 20785
301-772-8415
www.childresource.org
Provides free resource/referral service for parents with children who have special needs.

Maryland Committee for Children
410-752-7588
www.mdchildcare.org
Works with parents, childcare providers, advocates, employers, and policymakers to expand and enhance the early childhood education and child care available to Maryland's children.

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Kid Care After-School Program
301-454-1480
www.pgparks.com

Project Act
Abilities Network
410-828-7700
A collaborative program for childcare professionals and parents on how to successfully include children who have physical and/or developmental disabilities into community settings.

Rainbow Child Care Center
301-262-9797
8921 Race Track Road
Bowie, Maryland 20715
Offers an inclusive program for children of multiple need and ability levels. Open 6:30am-6pm, and serving children ages six months to 12 years.

Smilin’ Faces
240-462-1008
After-school program especially for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ages 8 to 21.

Southern Maryland Child Care Resource Center
301-290-0040
866-290-0040 (toll free)
Provides assistance in locating a childcare provider.

These childcare providers have programs that serve children with disabilities. This is not intended to be a complete list of childcare providers who practice in this area. The Arc of Prince George’s County does not endorse any childcare provider whether or not his or her name appears on this list.