Welcome to the Eastern Shore Child Care Resource Center!
The Eastern Shore Child Care Resource Center (ESCCRC) is a state funded agency that works with child care providers and other early educators, community organizations and families on the Shore to help promote the availability of quality child care services in Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico, Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties. We are a member of the Maryland Child Care Resource Network, with funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education through Maryland Family Network, and Salisbury University.
ESCCRC is under the direction of Dr. Chin Hsiu Chen, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Department of Early and Elementary Education, Seidel School of Education at Salisbury University. Leslie Sinclair is the Project Director for ESCCRC.
ESCCRC helps early childhood professionals caring for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children by providing high quality training, program resources, technical assistance and coaching. The Eastern Shore Child Care Resource Center works with all families and providers on the shore regardless of income.
Our Staff
- Leslie Sinclair
Project Manager
lasinclair@salisbury.edu - Rosalie Merryweather
Technical Assistance Coordinator/Infant & Toddler Specialist
rdmerryweather@salisbury.edu - Lynne Doeler
Training Coordinator/Early Childhood Coach
lsdoeler@salisbury.edu - Andrea Clymire
Early Childhood Coach/Infant & Toddler Specialist
arclymire@salisbury.edu - Guerline Desimond
Family Resource Specialist
gldesimond@salisbury.edu - Elaine O'neal
Family Resource Specialist
emoneal@salisbury.edu - Carolyn Frisby
GOFCC Coordinator
clfrisby@salisbury.edu - Jennifer Hogan
Administrative Assistant
jrhogan@salisbury.edu
Hours of Operation
We have resumed normal working hours. Opening Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will be able to reach a staff member by calling 410-543-6650.
- Please let us know if you have any questions. You can reach Jennifer Hogan, Registrar at esccrc@salisbury.edu or 410-543-6650.
- Our TA Coordinators, Rosalie Merryweather (Lower Shore) rdmerryweather@salisbury.edu, Lynne Doeler (Upper Shore) lsdoeler@salsibury.edu and Andrea Clymire (Upper Shore) arclymire@salisbury.edu are available to assist you by phone or video conference.
- Project Director, Leslie Sinclair, can be reached at lasinclair@salisbury.edu . You can also keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter.
- Get the latest updates from MSDE for Child Care Providers and Parents regarding Maryland's Recovery Plan for Child Care. Go to: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/
- MSDE also has a Frequently Asked Questions website that has many answers to your questions!
Our Mission
The ESCCRC elevates the early childhood profession through cohesive professional learning opportunities, advocates for the highest quality learning environments for young children, and supports the unique needs of all families.
Privacy Policy
- Look us up on Facebook for the latest news!
- And visit our Infant and Toddler Facebook page!
Salisbury Office Information
The Eastern Shore Child Care Resource Center (ESCCRC)
Suite 500, East Campus Complex
(Wayne and Power Streets)
Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
Phone: 410-543-6650
Fax: 410-543-6655
Wye Mills Office Information
Eastern Shore Higher Education Center
1000 College Circle, Room # 104 B
Wye Mills MD, 21679