As the number of spouses and single parents in the workforce increases, Harford County officials, day care providers and educators have worked together to ensure that adequate facilities and programs are available for children.
Parents can choose from an extensive array of highly qualified caregivers.
Over 50 child care facilities and more than 500 licensed day care providers are available. Former County Executive Rehrmann, in cooperation with the Harford County Department of Community Services, have established a Child Care Business Roundtable to address concerns that businesses have about employees' welfare and their ability to continue to be productive at their workplace. Proactive steps also have been taken to change the County's Zoning Code to allow day care facilities to be built in business and industrial parks. Many families find it necessary to seek assistance when balancing the care of parents and other family responsibilities. Harford County has adult day care facilities available which provide structured therapeutic and medically supervised activities in a safe and caring environment.