The state of Maryland offers an Infants and Toddlers program to identify and support children with developmental delays. Each county has an Infants and Toddlers program (see contact information below) that will assess your child, provide ongoing services for your child and family (if eligible), and ensure that procedural safeguards are met to protect the rights of your child and family. Your child and family may be eligible for early intervention services if your child is under three years of age, and
- Has a delay of 25 percent or more in development; or
- Is developing in a way that is considered "atypical" for most children his or her age; or
- Has a diagnosed condition such as a genetic disorder or severe vision impairment that is likely to affect development.
Assessments and services for your child and family are FREE of charge. You do not need health insurance. You do not need a referral from your doctor. If your child is eligible for services, a coordinator will be assigned to your family. The coordinator will know the policies for early intervention programs and services in Maryland. The coordinator may also help you locate other services in your community, such as recreation, childcare, or family support groups. Your family and the coordinator will work with other professionals to develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The IFSP will describe the following: your child's development levels; family information; the major outcomes expected to be achieved for the child and family; the services the child will be receiving; when and where he or she will receive these services, and the steps to be taken to support his or her transition to another program. The IFSP will identify the service coordinator. The IFSP may also identify additional services the family may be interested in, such as financial information or information about raising a child with a disability.
If you suspect that your child has a delay or if your child has been diagnosed with a condition that could affect his or her development, call your local Infants & Toddlers office as soon as possible.
Local Infants & Toddlers Programs
Allegany County
Allegany County Infants & Toddlers Program
Allegany County Public Schools
Beall Elementary School
3 College Avenue
Frostburg MD 21532
(Main) 301-689-0466
(Fax) 301-689-3834
Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Infants & Toddlers Program
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
1450 Furnace Avenue
Glen Burnie MD 21060
(Main) 410-222-6911
(Fax) 410-222-6916
Baltimore City
Baltimore City Infants & Toddlers Program
Baltimore City Health Department
10 W. Eager Street, 2nd floor
Baltimore MD 21201
(Main) 410-396-1666
(Fax) 410-547-8292
Baltimore County
Baltimore County Infants & Toddlers Program
Office of Special Education
6901 North Charles Street, ESS Building
Baltimore MD 21204
(Main) 410-887-2169
(Fax) 410-583-8736
Calvert County
Calvert County Infants & Toddlers Program
Calvert County Health Department
975 Solomon’s Island Road, North
Box 980
Prince Frederick MD 20678
(Main) 410-535-5400 ext 388
(Fax) 410-535-1955
Caroline County
Caroline County Infants & Toddlers Program
Caroline County Public Schools
204 Franklin Street
Denton MD 21629
(Main) 410-479-3246
(Fax) 410-479-0108
Carroll County
Carroll County Infants & Toddlers Program
Carroll County Board of Education
Carroll Springs Elementary School
125 North Court Street
Westminster MD 21157
(Main) 410-876-4437 ext.277
(Fax) 410-751-3165
Cecil County
Cecil County Infants & Toddlers Program
Cecil County Public School
201 Booth Street
Elkton MD 21921
(Main) 410-996-5444
(Fax) 410-996-5454
Charles County
Charles County Infants & Toddlers program
Charles County Health Department
4545 Crain Highway
P.O Box 1050
White Plains MD 20695
(Main) 301-609-6808
(Fax) 301-934-7048
Dorchester County
Dorchester County Infants & Toddlers Program
Dorchester County Public Schools
P.O. Box 619
700 Glasgow Street
Cambridge MD 21613
(Main) 410-228-4747
(Fax) 410-228-4747
Frederick County
Frederick County Infants & Toddlers Program
Frederick County Development Center
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick MD 21702
(Main) 301-694-1612
(Fax) 301-631-3280
Garrett County
Garrett County Infants & Toddlers Programs
Garrett County Partnership for Childhood and Youth
12423 Garrett Highway
Oakland MD 21550
(Main) 301-334-1189
(Fax) 301-334-1893
Harford County
Harford County Infants & Toddlers Program
Harford County Health Department
John Archer School
100 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air MD 21015
(Main) 410-638-3823
(Fax) 410-638-3825
Howard County
Howard County Infants & Toddlers program
Howard County Public Schools
Faulkner Ridge Center
10598 Marbel Faun Court
Columbia MD 21044
(Main) 410-313-7017
(Fax) 410-313-7103
Kent County
Kent County Infants & Toddlers Program
Kent County Public Schools
215 Washington Avenue
Chestertown MD 21620
(Main) 410-778-1350
(Fax) 410-778-6193
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program
Montgomery County Health Department & Human Services
401 Fleet Street, LL5
Rockville MD 20850
(Main) 240-777-3997
(Fax) 240-777-3132
Prince George's County
Prince George's County Infants & Toddlers Program
Prince George's Health Department
9201 Basil Court
Suite 440
Largo, MD 20774
(Main) 301-265-8415
(Fax) 301-883-3318
Queen Anne's County
Queen Anne's County Infants & Toddlers Program
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
5441 Main Street
Grasonville, MD 21638
(Main) 410-758-0720 ext 356
(Fax) 410-827-4548
Somerset County
Somerset County Infants & Toddlers Program
Somerset County Public Schools
7982A Crisfield Highway
Westover MD 21871
(Main) 410-651-1485
(Fax) 410-651-2931
St. Mary's County
St. Mary's County Infants & Toddlers Program
St. Mary's County Health Department
P.O. Box 316 Peabody Street
Leonardtown MD 20650-4350
(Main) 301-475-4393
(Fax) 301-475-4350
Talbot County
Talbot County Infants & Toddlers Program
Talbot County Public Schools
P.O. Box 1029
12 Magnolia Street
Easton MD 21601
(Main) 410-820-0319
(Fax) 410-820-4260
Washington County
Washington County Infants & Toddlers Program
Washington County Public Schools
1350 Marshall Street
Hagerstown MD 21740
(Main) 301-766-8217
(Fax) 301-791-6716
Wicomico County
Wicomico County Infants & Toddlers Program
Wicomico County Health Department
108 East Main Street
Salisbury MD 21801
(Main) 410-543-6920
(Fax) 410-219-2822
Worcester County
Worcester County Infants & Toddlers Program
Worcester County Public Schools
6270 Worcester Highway
Newark MD 21841
(Main) 410-632-2582
(Fax) 410-632-3867
Other Contact Information
Maryland State Infant and Toddler Program
Phone: (800) 535-0182
MD Relay: (800) 735-2258
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-0261 or 800-535-0182
Fax: 410-333-8165