Conference slated for child care providers

SALISBURY, MD ------The Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center on Milford St. is hosting a "Fall Back to After School" conference on Saturday, September 28, from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. in Caruthers Hall at Salisbury University.

The conference, part of the Maryland After School Opportunity Fund, offers quality education for all school-age providers. Keynote speaker is Mary Arhana, director of Character Education for the Maryland State Department of Education. The conference is open to after-school staff, family providers, center staff, administrators and anyone interested in fun school-age activities.

Cost is $20 for Resource Center members and $25 for non-members; registration includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Parking is free. Six hours of Child Care Administration approved clock hour credit will be awarded to all who attend.

For more information, contact Jenna Miller at the Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center at 410-742-9245.