ImagiNations ELC would like for this website to serve as a comprehensive resource for families, which is why, in addition to the wealth of information within our site, we have compiled a set of outside resources to provide parents with more information and tips on the subject of parenting and a wide-range of other family issues. 

We encourage families to get involved in their children’s early educational experiences and we hope that the resources we provide will not only help parents, get involved, but stay involved in their children’s early educational experiences.  View the list below to access links to some wonderful organizations.  We hope that you will find the list both useful and informative.

Choosing a Provider
As a parent, you want the very best for your children, and in today’s world, one of the most a significant decisions you will have to make is the selection of an early childhood education program that will provide a safe and nurturing environment to stimulate growth and creativity in each child.  Be fully informed about your options.  ImagiNations ELC has provided some tools to assist you in evaluating the quality, care and educational offerings different organizations provide.   Choosing a quality provider

The ImagiNations ELC Newsletter
Every three months (quarterly), ImagiNations ELC distributes a newsletter that provides insightful articles and information regarding what is happening in our classrooms.

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• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Child Care Aware
• Child Welfare Information Gateway
• Common Sense Parenting
  
• Focus on the Family Parenting Resource
  
• Kids’ Health
  
• Maryland Committee for Children
  
• The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)
  
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  
• The National Parenting Center
  
• National Network for Childcare
  
• Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
  
• Southern Maryland Resource Center
• Zero to Three