Welcome to your Help Center
Your Guide to the Maryland EXCELS system
Find simple, easy to follow tutorials to assist you in completing a variety of tasks in the Maryland EXCELS system.
Your Support System
There are many people who are available to assist you in your journey of quality improvement. Find more on their specific roles and contact information at Maryland EXCELS.
Technology Support
Find help when you have trouble logging in, receive error messages or you forget your name and password. Technology Support focuses on computer issues specifically.
Program Coordinators
Find help when you need guidance on standards, evidence or additional achievements, or assistance in navigating the Maryland EXCELS system. Your Program Coordinator is available to you by phone or by email.
Quality Assurance Specialists
Reach out to your Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) when you are looking for information about Maryland EXCELS, need assistance with the standards and online process or require hands-on support with MSDE initiatives like Maryland Accreditation or the Maryland Credential Program.
Technical Assistance Specialists
Located in your local Child Care Resource Center, Technical Assistance Specialists provide assistance with program improvement, Maryland Child Care Credential applications, professional development and Early Childhood Mental Health and Behavior Consultation.
Your Questions
Find the answers to your most frequently asked questions about Maryland EXCELS.