Parent Resources
Everything you need to stay informed, prepared, and connected as an Explore + Discover family.
Resources to Support Your Family Every Step of the Way
At Explore + Discover, we believe that a strong partnership between our team and your family is the foundation of every child's success. This page brings together all the essential forms, documents, and resources you need as an Explore + Discover family — from enrollment paperwork to medical forms and everything in between.
If you can't find what you're looking for here, don't hesitate to reach out to our team directly.
Parent Resource Documents
Download and complete the forms below to help us get to know your child and keep them safe.
Emergency Contact Form
Ensure we always have the most up-to-date emergency contact information for your child on file.
DownloadAll About My Child
Help us get to know your little one — their personality, preferences, routines, and anything that helps us care for them better.
DownloadAcademic Calendar
Stay up to date with school holidays, closures, events, and important dates throughout the year.
DownloadIndividual Care Plan
For infant and toddler families — share your child's individual care needs, routines, and developmental information with our team.
DownloadRequired Pediatrician Paperwork
All children enrolled at Explore + Discover are required to have the following medical documentation on file.
Important: All required forms must be completed and signed by your child's pediatrician before enrollment. Per Maryland state licensing requirements, we are unable to administer any prescription or over-the-counter medications — including fever reducers and allergy medicine — without a completed Medication Authorization Form on file.
Health Inventory
A complete health history for your child including immunization records and general health information.
DownloadLead Certificate
Required by the state of Maryland for all enrolled children. Please obtain this from your child's pediatrician.
DownloadAsthma Action Plan
Required for any child with a diagnosed asthma condition. Must be completed and signed by your child's physician.
DownloadMedication Authorization Form
Required for ALL prescription medications and over-the-counter medications. We cannot administer any medication without this form on file.
DownloadImmunizations
Up-to-date immunization records are required for all enrolled children in accordance with Maryland state licensing requirements.
DownloadAllergy Action Plan
Required for any child with a known allergy. Must be completed and signed by your child's physician and kept on file at all times.
DownloadStay Connected Every Day with BrightWheel
BrightWheel is our school management and parent communication app — and it's one of the things Explore + Discover families love most. Through BrightWheel you'll receive real-time updates throughout the day including:
- Daily activity reports and milestone updates
- Feeding and nap logs for infant families
- Photos and videos from the classroom
- Direct messaging with your child's teacher
- Billing and payment management
- Incident reports and health updates
Getting started is easy. Once your child is enrolled, you'll receive an invitation to download the BrightWheel app and set up your family account. If you have any questions about getting started, contact our team and we'll walk you through it.
Still Have Questions?
Our team is always happy to help. Whether you need a form, have a question about enrollment, or just want to chat — we're here.