montgomery county and nearby
In-home childcare in Maryland.
Specialized childcare at home and in the community for children and teens with autism, ADHD, anxiety and other support needs, from Bethesda and Rockville to Silver Spring and Gaithersburg, and in selected communities around Baltimore.
Montgomery County and the Baltimore area
Care that fits a Maryland family’s week.
Families use Novinway for after-school hours, full workdays, evenings out and time with another child. The same Care Specialist, or a small familiar team, learns how your child communicates and what helps them settle.
At home
Morning routines, after-school hours, dinner and bedtime, evenings out and overnight care while you’re away, following your child’s familiar routine and their Family Care Plan.
Out and about
School pickup, appointments and outings you approve, planned around your child’s interests, sensory needs and safety.
Outings families ask for
Beyond Montgomery County. We also have Care Specialists in and around Baltimore and can support families in Baltimore City and County, Howard and Prince George’s counties, and selected Anne Arundel communities. Matching depends on your location, schedule and fit.
How care starts.
Every family starts the same way, wherever you live. Care Specialists are our employees: background-checked, First Aid and CPR certified, trained in person and supervised by our clinical team.
Free consultation
A conversation about your child, the hours you need and whether we’re a good fit.
Family Care Intake
A $300 intake: a 60-minute call with you, an in-person assessment and a written Family Care Plan we develop with you.
Matching and preparation
We match a Care Specialist to your child and schedule, then prepare them for your child before the first visit.
A supervised start
A supervisor joins in person as care begins, for as many visits as needed. Supervision can return later, and ongoing clinician guidance continues throughout care.
After intake, choose Monthly Care at $40 an hour plus a $300 monthly membership for a regular schedule, or Flex Care at $50 an hour plus $100 per 90-day access period for visits as needed. Full pricing and cost calculator
Maryland programs families ask us about.
These are the public programs Maryland families most often ask about alongside childcare. Phone numbers and rules change, so check the official page before you call.
Early intervention
Infants and Toddlers Program
Free early intervention from birth to age 3. In Montgomery County, call 240-777-3997 or refer online.
Eligibility and services
Developmental Disabilities Administration
DDA decides eligibility for developmental disability services and the Community Pathways Waiver. Montgomery County families apply through the Southern Maryland Regional Office, (301) 362-5100.
Waiver
Autism Waiver
Includes respite for eligible children from age 1. Financial eligibility is based on your child’s income and assets, rather than your household income. Join the registry at 866-417-3480. The state reported a wait of seven years four months as of February 4, 2026.
Family support
Low Intensity Support Services
Up to $1,000 for eligible services or items for children and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities who aren’t receiving DDA support services. A separate application with random selection.
Respite
County-funded respite
The Arc Montgomery County coordinates up to 140 subsidized respite hours for eligible families who aren’t on a waiver. Enrollment runs July to February.
Novinway isn’t part of these programs and doesn’t bill them; we are private pay. Navigation Services can help you apply and see it through. Our guide to DDA and the Autism Waiver walks through each step.
Questions from Maryland families.
Which parts of Maryland do you serve?
Our strongest coverage is in Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Potomac, Rockville and Silver Spring. We also have Care Specialists in and around Baltimore and can support families in Baltimore City and County, Howard and Prince George’s counties, and selected Anne Arundel communities.
Do you provide in-home childcare in Bethesda?
Yes. Bethesda is part of our strongest coverage, along with Chevy Chase, Potomac, Rockville and Silver Spring. Care can cover after-school hours at home, school pickup and outings you approve, such as the carousel and children’s theater at nearby Glen Echo Park.
Can we use Montgomery County respite hours with Novinway?
Novinway is private pay and isn’t part of the county’s respite network. County-funded respite through The Arc Montgomery County is coordinated through its own providers, and its child packet says the hours can’t be used for regular, ongoing care or to let a parent regularly go to work. Many families use private care for work coverage and county respite for occasional breaks.
Do you accept the Autism Waiver or DDA funding?
No. Novinway does not bill Medicaid, the Autism Waiver, the DDA Community Pathways Waiver or another health payer. Navigation can help you apply for those programs and keep track of the process.
Can a Care Specialist pick my child up from school or an activity?
Yes. Care can include school pickup, appointments and outings you approve. We plan routes, timing and handoffs with you during intake.
How soon can care start?
It depends on your location, schedule and fit, because every assignment requires matching and child-specific preparation. If we can’t find a safe fit, we tell you plainly.
Related guides
Guide
Maryland DDA and the Autism Waiver: where families get stuck
How to apply, what changed in 2025, how the waiting lists work and what you can do for your child while you wait.
Guide
Respite options in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia
County programs, waivers and private-pay care compared, with who qualifies and what each one can’t do.
Guide
Using a dependent care FSA for specialized childcare
The 2026 limit, which care qualifies, what doesn’t, and the receipts and provider details your plan will ask for.
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