Student Resources Childcare Options and Supports

Childcare Helping Hands

This is a short-term emergency financial aid resource to assist with childcare expenses if you are trying to enroll your child in childcare or have an outstanding childcare bill. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits and have documentation of financial need. We can also assist with some resources to locate childcare.

To apply contact Eileen Diggs, ediggs@howardcc.edu

Community Resources

YMCA is offering some limited sites and there will also be some sites offered through Columbia Association and Howard County Recreation & Parks.

Baltimore and surrounding counties including Baltimore and Howard
Washington, DC and surrounding counties including Montgomery and Prince George’s
For children younger than elementary school, you can use this resource to help find childcare
Columbia Association - Columbia Elementary schools

HCC's Children's Learning Center

Great news for our student parents! We've partnered with the Community Action Council of Howard County to reopen the Children's Learning Center (CLC) right here on campus.

If you need quality child care while you're in class, the CLC is here to help. They're processing applications now, so don't wait to check it out. This is a huge step to support your success!

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