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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.06 - Conflict of Interest

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. If an approved trainer provides training exclusively to a coworker that the coworker intends to use to satisfy applicable staff training requirements under COMAR 13A.16, the trainer shall notify the coworker that the training may not count toward satisfaction of those requirements.
B. If the trainer is an employee of a child care center, the trainer may not provide training exclusively for the staff of that center.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.07 - Administrative Responsibilities

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An approved individual or organization shall:
A. For a period of 4 years, maintain records for each trainer, including:
(1) The trainer's application and any documentation of qualifications;
(2) Topics the trainer is approved to teach; and
(3) The age group or groups for which the trainer is approved;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.08 - Complaints

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The Office shall:
A. Investigate each complaint pertaining to the notice, content, or quality of training offered by an approved trainer or training organization; and
B. Prepare a written report of the findings of the investigation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.09 - Monitoring

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A. An approved trainer shall:
(1) Permit observation of training by an agency representative at any time during the training; and
(2) Upon request, make the records required by this chapter available to an agency representative.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.10 - Sanctions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. If an approved trainer or training organization violates a requirement under this chapter or is the subject of an action to suspend or revoke a child care license or family day care registration, the Office may:
(1) Enter into an agreement with the approved individual or organization detailing requirements for remedying the violation and achieving compliance; or
(2) Withdraw the approval.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.08 - Child Care Training Approval › Section 13A.14.08.11 - Appeal

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An appeal may be requested regarding a decision of the Office to deny or withdraw the approval of:
(1) An individual trainer;
(2) A training organization; or
(3) A specific training.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.01 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
This chapter governs the operation of the Maryland Child Care Credential Program and sets forth the:
A. Requirements for participation in the program;
B. Process for application into the program;
C. Basis and procedure for making determinations and awards; and
D. Penalties for providing false information in order to obtain an award.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.02 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Accreditation" means the assessment of a child care facility by an accreditation organization approved by the Office, such as, but not limited to, the:
(a) Maryland State Department of Education;
(b) National Association for the Education of Young Children;
(c) National Association for Family Child Care; or
(d) National Early Childhood Professional Accreditation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.03 - General Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. To qualify at each credential level, an applicant shall meet the requirements for that level.
B. Eligibility for Participation.
(1) Participation in the credential program is limited to providers, as defined at Regulation .02B(33) of this chapter.
(2) The following individuals who are employed or serve in a child care facility are not eligible to participate in the credential program:
(a) Substitutes;
(b) Volunteers ;
(c) Support staff, such as clerical workers and van drivers, who do not have child care responsibilities and, if applicable, whose assignment does not help to maintain required staff/child ratios;
(d) A family child care provider, child care center operator, or letter of compliance facility operator whose registration certificate, center license, or letter of compliance is the subject of suspension or revocation action; and
(e) A provider who has a documented history of confirmed complaints involving serious harm to a child in care including but not limited to child abuse, child neglect, injurious treatment of a child, or child supervision.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.04 - Child Care Credential Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Staff Credential 1. The only qualification for a level 1 credential shall be:
(1) Current registration as a family child care provider or co-provider; or
(2) Qualification by the Office as a child care center:
(a) Director; or
(b) Staff member.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.05 - Application for Credential

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A separate application is required for each level of a Staff Credential or an Administrator Credential.
B. Application for Participation.
(1) The Office shall accept applications only from individuals.
(2) To participate, each applicant shall submit to the Office a complete application, which includes:
(a) An application form, supplied by the Office, which is completed and signed by the applicant;
(b) Documentation of all:
(i) Workshops, conferences, and seminars completed within 5 years before the date of application;
(ii) College course work for credit, preservice course work, Child Development Associate certification, or military child development training regardless of date completed; and
(c) Documentation of participation in child care professional activities which includes but is not limited to a membership card, letter of participation, or certificate of recognition.
(3) An applicant for a Staff Credential or Administrator Credential at level 2 or higher shall submit:
(a) All documentation specified in §B(2) of this regulation; and
(b) Documentation of experience, which shall consist of:
(i) A letter from each employer that states the dates of employment, position held, and age group of children worked with;
(ii) A copy of the applicant's college transcript indicating 1 year of college course work; or
(iii) A copy of the applicant's current family child care registration certificate with at least one child attendance sheet completed during the past 12 months.
(4) An applicant for a Staff Credential 5, Staff Credential 6, Administrator Credential 3, or Administrator Credential 4 shall submit:
(a) All documentation specified in §B(2) and (3) of this regulation; and
(b) Documentation of the applicant's college degree, which shall consist of a copy of the:
(i) Awarded diploma; and
(ii) College transcript.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.06 - Credential Achievement Bonus

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A credential program participant shall receive an achievement bonus upon:
(1) Initial entry into the credential program at Staff Credential or Administrator Credential level 2 or higher; and
(2) Achievement thereafter of:
(a) Each successively higher credential level; or
(b) Annual approval at:
(i) Staff Credential levels 4 Plus through 6; or
(ii) Administrator Credential levels 2 through 4.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.07 - Training Vouchers and Reimbursement

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Eligibility for a training voucher or reimbursement is limited to individuals participating in the credential program at level two or higher.
B. During the 12-month credential period, a participant may receive not more than $400 in training vouchers and reimbursements to pay for the cost of approved core of knowledge training.
C. Application for Training Vouchers.
(1) An application for a training voucher shall be accepted only for a pre-service training, a Statewide conference, or a national conference.
(2) The Office shall accept an application for a training voucher only from an individual.
(3) Not less than 60 days before the date of the training for which the voucher will be used, the individual shall submit to the Office a complete application, which includes:
(a) An application form, supplied by the Office, that is completed and signed by the participant; and
(b) Documentation of the training for which the voucher will be used, which shall include a copy of the:
(i) Course catalog description;
(ii) Registration form; or
(iii) Conference training advertisement.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.08 - Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Fund Uses and Limitations. An award under the Fund:
(1) Shall be:
(a) Applied toward the cost of:
(i) Tuition;
(ii) College fees; and
(iii) Course-required textbooks; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.09 - Maryland Child Care Credential Program › Section 13A.14.09.09 - Prohibitions and Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant, participant, or grantee may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report:
(1) In an application or documentation furnished to the Office under the requirements of this chapter; or
(2) For the purpose of influencing the action of the Office on any matter related to an award, either before or after an award has been made.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.10 - Child Care Accreditation Support Fund › Section 13A.14.10.01 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
This chapter governs the operation of the Child Care Accreditation Support Fund and sets forth the:
A. Requirements for applying for an award under the Fund;
B. Basis and procedure for making an award; and
C. Penalties for providing false information in order to obtain an award.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.10 - Child Care Accreditation Support Fund › Section 13A.14.10.02 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Accreditation" means the assessment of a facility by an accreditation organization approved by the Office, such as the:
(a) Maryland State Department of Education;
(b) National Association for the Education of Young Children;
(c) National Association for Family Child Care;
(d) National Early Childhood Professional Accreditation;
(e) National School Age Child Care Association; or
(f) National Accreditation Commission.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.10 - Child Care Accreditation Support Fund › Section 13A.14.10.03 - Fund Uses and Limitations

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An award under the Fund:
(1) Shall be applied only toward a:
(a) Fee required for national accreditation; or
(b) A program improvement cost;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.10 - Child Care Accreditation Support Fund › Section 13A.14.10.04 - Applications

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The Office shall accept applications only from a:
(1) Registered family child care provider; or
(2) Licensed child care owner, operator, or director.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.10 - Child Care Accreditation Support Fund › Section 13A.14.10.05 - Prohibitions and Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant for an award under the Fund may not make or cause to be made a false statement or report:
(1) In any application or documentation furnished to the Office under the requirements of this chapter; or
(2) For the purpose of influencing the action of the Office on any matter related to an award, either before or after the award has been made.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.11 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program › Section 13A.14.11.01 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
These regulations set forth the:
A. Purpose of the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program;
B. Requirements for applying for an award under the Program;
C. Basis and procedure for making an award; and
D. Penalties for false application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.11 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program › Section 13A.14.11.02 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated:
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Administration" means the Office of Child Care.
(2) "Applicant" means an individual who has applied to the Administration for a grant.
(3) "Award" means the grant amount awarded through the Program to an approved applicant.
(4) "Child care facility" means a:
(a) Child care center that is currently licensed to operate pursuant to COMAR 13A.16; or
(b) Nursery school or child care program that operates under a current letter of compliance pursuant to COMAR 13A.17.
(5) "Child care provider" means a family day care provider or child care facility.
(6) "Department" means the State Department of Education.
(7) "Family day care provider" means an individual who holds a current certificate of registration to operate a family day care home pursuant to COMAR 13A.15.
(8) "Grantee" means an individual who has received an award through the Program.
(9) "Local department" means a department of social services in a county or Baltimore City or the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
(10) "Program" means the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program.
(11) "Purchase of Child Care program (POC)" means the system of providing child care subsidies for eligible families which local departments pay to child care providers pursuant to COMAR 13A.14.06.
(12) "Regulatory action" means any action to suspend or revoke a child care provider's license or registration, or a compliance agreement involving the health, safety, or welfare of children receiving care.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.11 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program › Section 13A.14.11.03 - Program Uses and Limitations

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The purpose of this Program is to provide grant funds to child care providers to pay expenses authorized by the Department to enhance the quality of child care.
B. Grant funds shall be provided in the form of awards.
C. Awards shall be made only to eligible child care providers to improve the quality of care they provide through the purchase of approved materials, equipment, and supplies.
D. A child care provider may not be approved for more than one award in a 3-year period.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.11 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program › Section 13A.14.11.04 - Applications

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A. The Administration shall accept applications for an award only from currently operating child care providers.
B. To apply for an award, a child care provider shall submit to the Administration a completed application, which includes:
(1) An application form supplied by the Administration that is completed and signed by the applicant;
(2) Itemization of known and estimated costs of supplies, materials, and equipment for which funds are sought;
(3) The amount of funds available to the applicant to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment;
(4) The total amount of direct incentive grant funds requested from the Department;
(5) At the time of application:
(a) The total number of children enrolled in the applicant's child care program; and
(b) The number of children receiving child care subsidies through the POC program;
(6) An explanation of how each item will be used to enhance the quality of care provided to enrolled children;
(7) The name and location of the nearest public elementary school; and
(8) Any other relevant information required by the Administration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.11 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program › Section 13A.14.11.05 - Awards

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A. For award purposes, the Administration shall:
(1) Divide the annual allocation into four equal portions to be awarded quarterly during January, April, July, and October;
(2) Divide the funding allocation equally between family day care providers and child care facilities; and
(3) During any quarter, transfer remaining funds allocated to one category of provider to the other, if necessary to fund eligible applicants.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.11 - Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program › Section 13A.14.11.06 - Prohibition and Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report:
(1) In any application or document furnished to the Administration under this chapter; or
(2) For the purpose of influencing the action of the Administration on:
(a) An application for an award; or
(b) Any matter related to an award, whether or not the award has been made.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.14 - Maryland EXCELS › Section 13A.14.14.01 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
This chapter governs the operation of the Maryland EXCELS program and sets forth the:
A. Requirements for participation in the program; into the program;
B. Process for application into the program;
C. Basis and procedure for making determinations and awards; and
D. Penalties for providing false information in connection with applying for program participation or obtaining an award under the program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.14 - Maryland EXCELS › Section 13A.14.14.03 - Eligibility Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Eligibility to participate in Maryland EXCELS is limited to a currently operating ECE program, as defined at Regulation .02B(4) of this chapter.
B. The Office shall accept an application to participate in Maryland EXCELS only from an eligible program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.14 - Maryland EXCELS › Section 13A.14.14.04 - Application Process

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An ECE program shall apply to participate in Maryland EXCELS through the EXCELS public portal.
B. To apply for participation in Maryland EXCELS, an ECE program shall:
(1) Create a user name and password in the EXCELS public portal; and
(2) Submit a complete application that includes:
(a) Verification of the program's license, registration, or approval to operate;
(b) Documentation of the program's:
(i) Name;
(ii) Full street address and, if different, full mailing address;
(iii) Days and hours of operation;
(iv) Child care staffing level;
(v) Current child enrollment;
(vi) Primary contact name and email address; and
(vii) Other information that may be required by the Office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.14 - Maryland EXCELS › Section 13A.14.14.05 - Publication

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Based upon the information provided by the ECE program, the Office shall determine the program's quality rating level.
B. A quality rating is achieved by meeting all criteria that apply to one of five levels established by the set of standards applicable to the type of ECE program.
C. Standards.
(1) Family child care standards apply to family child care homes and large family child care homes.
(2) Child care center standards apply to:
(a) Child care centers, except as set forth at §C(3) of this regulation;
(b) Head Start programs, whether licensed by the Office or operated by local education agencies;
(c) Nonpublic nursery schools; and
(d) Letter of compliance facilities.
(3) School-age only standards apply to child care centers operating pursuant to COMAR 13A.16 that are approved by the Office to provide child care services only to school-age children.
(4) Public prekindergarten standards apply to public prekindergarten programs operated by local education agencies.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.14 - Maryland EXCELS › Section 13A.14.14.06 - Incentives

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Program Bonus. Depending on funding availability, a participating program shall receive a program bonus:
(1) One time only upon initial publication of a quality rating of 1, 2, 3, or 4;
(2) Upon publishing each successively higher quality rating after the initial publication of a quality rating; and
(3) Upon initial publication of a quality rating of 5, and thereafter annually upon renewal and republication of a quality rating of 5.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 14 - CHILD AND FAMILY DAY CARE › Chapter 13A.14.14 - Maryland EXCELS › Section 13A.14.14.07 - Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An applicant, participant, or grantee may not knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement or report:
(1) In an application or documentation furnished to the Office or furnished to the Maryland EXCELS online system under the requirements of this chapter; or
(2) For the purpose of influencing the action of the Office on any matter related to an award, either before or after an award has been made. B. Failure to comply with §A of this regulation shall result in:
(1) Forfeiture of any claim to a:
(a) Program bonus; or
(b) Tiered reimbursement payment; and
(2) Denial of initial or continued participation in the Maryland EXCELS program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.01 - Scope and Definitions › Section 13A.15.01.01 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The purpose of registration of family child care homes is to:
A. Protect the health, safety, and welfare of children while they are in family child care; and
B. Identify family child care homes.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.01 - Scope and Definitions › Section 13A.15.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Abuse" means:
(a) The physical or mental injury of a child, under circumstances that indicate that the child's health or welfare is significantly harmed or at risk of being significantly harmed, by:
(i) A parent;
(ii) An individual who has permanent or temporary care or custody or responsibility for supervision of a child; or
(iii) A household or family member; or
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.01 - Registration-General Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Requirement to Be Registered.
(1) Except as provided under §A(2) of this regulation, an individual may not operate a family child care home unless:
(a) Both the individual and the home meet the requirements for registration set forth in this subtitle; and
(b) The individual possesses a valid certificate of registration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.02 - Initial Registration

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An application for initial registration shall be filed with the office by an individual who wishes to operate a registered family child care home and who:
(1) Is not currently a registered family child care provider; and
(2) Has not been registered as a provider for at least 6 months before the date of application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.03 - Continuing Registration

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Application for Continuing Registration. To obtain a continuing registration, a provider shall submit to the office before expiration of the initial registration:
(1) A completed request, on a form supplied by the office, for continued registration;
(2) Documentation that the continued training requirements and the first aid and CPR certification requirements set forth in COMAR 13A.15.06.02B-D have been met;
(3) A medical evaluation that meets the requirements of Regulation .02B(3) of this chapter for:
(a) The provider;
(b) Each resident in the home who has child care responsibilities; and
(c) If applicable, the additional adult;
(4) A completed and notarized release of information form that permits the office to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults for:
(a) The provider;
(b) Each provider substitute;
(c) Each resident in the home who is 18 years old or older;
(d) If applicable, the:
(i) Additional adult; and
(ii) Additional adult's substitute; and
(e) If required by the office, any other individual with regular access to the child care area during the approved hours of operation, including volunteers.
(5) Documentation that the family child care home has passed the most recent fire inspection required by the local fire authority having jurisdiction;
(6) If the family child care home is located in an apartment or at another property that is rented or leased by the applicant, written authorization from the lessor, owner, or landlord permitting the provider to continue providing child care in the home; and
(7) Any other documentation required by law or regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.04 - Provisional and Conditional Status

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Provisional Status.
(1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, to allow an applicant for an initial or a continuing registration additional time to meet all applicable requirements, the office may approve an initial or a continuing registration on a provisional basis for a period of up to 120 days after determining that the health and safety of the children in care are not in imminent danger.
(2) An initial registration may not be approved if the office has not yet received evidence that the applicant and, as applicable, each individual specified in Regulation .02B(5) and (6) of this chapter has successfully passed a federal and State criminal background check and a review of child and adult abuse and neglect records.
(3) At the end of the provisional period, if all requirements for the initial or continuing registration are not met due to:
(a) Failure by the applicant to take an action necessary to achieve compliance, the office shall deny the application for registration; or
(b) Circumstances beyond the control of the applicant, the office may reapprove the provisional status of the registration for one or more additional periods of up to 120 days per period, except that provisional registration status may not be continued for more than 24 months after the start of the first provisional period.
(4) If the office denies a certificate of registration at the end of the provisional period, the applicant or provider does not have a valid registration and shall cease operating.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.05 - Resumption of Service

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An application to resume service shall be filed by:
(1) A registered provider who wishes to provide family child care at an address different from that specified on the current certificate of registration; or
(2) An individual who was previously registered by the office as a provider and who wishes to reregister, if the last effective date of the previous registration is within 6 months of the application.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.06 - Response of the Office to Application

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Upon receiving the completed application and all required documentation, whether for an initial registration or a continuing registration, the office shall determine compliance with the requirements of this subtitle by:
(1) Evaluating the application and required documentation;
(2) Interviewing the applicant;
(3) Inspecting the home proposed for use as a family child care home;
(4) Evaluating the information provided by State and federal criminal background investigations; and
(5) Evaluating the information provided from records of child and adult abuse and neglect.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.07 - Denial of a Registration Application

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The office may deny a certificate of registration if:
(1) The applicant, a resident, any substitute, or the home in which child care is to be provided fails to meet the requirements of this subtitle;
(2) An evaluation of the application or documents required by the office reveals that the applicant, reported false information;
(3) The applicant has a documented history of serious or repeated regulatory violations of this subtitle or other regulations of any state concerning the care of children or adults that demonstrates an inability to provide for the health or safety of children;
(4) The applicant has had a certificate of registration, a child care center license, or a letter of compliance denied or revoked before the date on the registration application, unless the office is satisfied that the condition that was the basis for the denial or revocation has been corrected;
(5) The applicant prevents the office from completing its responsibilities for registration;
(6) Upon evaluating the physical condition of the home and surrounding premises, the office finds conditions that are unsafe or unhealthy;
(7) An evaluation of the medical report or other information about the applicant, a coprovider, or a resident indicates that the:
(a) Physical or mental health of the applicant, coprovider, or resident may pose a risk to children;
(b) Applicant or coprovider is unable to care for children; or
(c) Applicant, submitted false or altered medical documentation for the applicant, resident, coprovider, or additional adult for consideration by the office;
(8) In addition to the requirements set forth at §B of this regulation, an evaluation of the criminal record of the applicant, a coprovider, an additional adult, a substitute, a volunteer, or a resident in the home reveals that the individual has a criminal conviction, probation before judgment disposition, or not criminally responsible disposition, or is awaiting a hearing for a criminal charge that indicates other behavior harmful to children;
(9) An evaluation of the information provided in records of abuse and neglect of children and adults reveals that the applicant, a coprovider, an additional adult, a substitute, a volunteer, or a resident is identified as responsible for abuse or neglect of children or adults, or is currently under investigation for alleged acts of abuse or neglect of children or adults;
(10) Based on an interview with the applicant or an evaluation of other pertinent information, the office finds evidence that raises reasonable doubt that the applicant can provide for the welfare of children in care; or
(11) The applicant is:
(a) Providing treatment foster care to a child in other than a preadoptive capacity; and
(b) Filing an application for initial registration as a family child care provider.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.02 - Registration Application and Maintenance › Section 13A.15.02.08 - Voluntary Surrender of Registration

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A provider may voluntarily surrender a family child care registration at any time by notifying the office in writing.
B. If a registration is surrendered under §A of this regulation:
(1) The office shall note in the family child care provider's file that the registration has been voluntarily surrendered; and
(2) The provider shall return the surrendered certificate of registration to the office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.03 - Management and Administration › Section 13A.15.03.01 - Advertisement

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. An individual may not advertise a family child care service unless the individual holds a current certificate of registration issued by the office.
B. An advertisement of the family child care service by a provider shall:
(1) Specify that the family child care home is registered; and
(2) Include the registration number issued to the home by the office.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.03 - Management and Administration › Section 13A.15.03.02 - Admission to Care

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The provider may not admit a child to the home for child care or allow a child to remain in care unless the provider has received:
(1) An emergency form for the child as required in Regulation .04A(1) of this chapter; and
(2) Unless the child is temporarily admitted or retained pursuant to §D of this Regulation:
(a) A written report of a health assessment of the child on a form supplied or approved by the office; and
(b) Evidence, on a form supplied or approved by the office, that the child has had immunizations appropriate for the child's age that meet the immunization guidelines set by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.03 - Management and Administration › Section 13A.15.03.03 - Program Records

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The provider shall:
A. Negotiate and maintain a written agreement with the child's parent that specifies:
(1) The fees for and provision of care;
(2) The provider's child discipline policy;
(3) The presence at the home of any pet animals;
(4) If applicable, the use of volunteers in the family child care program; and
(5) If overnight care is to be provided to the child, the sleeping arrangements approved by the parent;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.03 - Management and Administration › Section 13A.15.03.04 - Child Records

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The provider shall:
(1) Maintain emergency information for each child on a form supplied or approved by the office;
(2) Keep the emergency forms for the children who currently are in the provider's care in a readily accessible location, including taking the forms when taking the children away from the home; and
(3) Arrange to have the form for each child updated as needed, but at least annually, and signed and dated by the parent.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.03 - Management and Administration › Section 13A.15.03.05 - Notifications

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The provider or substitute shall:
A. Within 24 hours of its occurrence, notify the office of:
(1) The death of a child, if the child died:
(a) While in the care of the provider or substitute; or
(b) Of a contagious disease; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.03 - Management and Administration › Section 13A.15.03.06 - Variances

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The office may not:
(1) Waive a regulation; or
(2) Grant a variance that diminishes safeguards to a child's health, safety, or well-being.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.04 - Operational Requirements › Section 13A.15.04.01 - Hours of Care

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The provider may not permit a child to remain in care for more than 14 hours in any 24-hour period on a regular basis without prior approval from the office.
B. A provider may not offer overnight care without prior written approval from the office.
C. A provider who wishes to provide overnight care shall:
(1) Submit to the office a written plan of operation that includes:
(a) The number and ages of children to be served;
(b) A meal and snack schedule;
(c) The name of the overnight care substitute, if different from the daytime care substitute;
(d) A child supervision plan;
(e) A bedtime routine; and
(f) An evacuation plan for each room where a child in care will sleep; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.04 - Operational Requirements › Section 13A.15.04.02 - Age Group Enrollment

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A provider may enroll a child for care at the home only if the child's age group is approved for care, as indicated on the provider's current certificate of registration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.04 - Operational Requirements › Section 13A.15.04.03 - Child Capacity

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The number of children present in care at any one time may not exceed the child capacity number stated on the certificate of registration.
B. Care may not be provided at any one time to more than two children younger than 2 years old unless approved by the office.
C. Whenever more than two children younger than 2 years old are present in care, an additional adult shall be present who has met the applicable requirements of COMAR 13A.15.06.04B.
D. The maximum total capacity of a family child care home may not exceed eight children, of whom not more than four may be younger than 2 years old.
E. The office:
(1) Shall count as a child in care a resident who is younger than 6 years old; and
(2) May count as a child in care a child who is visiting the home if the child:
(a) Is younger than 8 years old and unaccompanied by an adult; or
(b) Cannot be sent home immediately.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.04 - Operational Requirements › Section 13A.15.04.04 - Restriction of Operations

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Upon determining that any of the following is unsuitable for the home, the office may restrict or reduce the provider's approved:
(1) Hours of care;
(2) Child care age groups; or
(3) Child capacity.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.05 - Home Environment and Equipment › Section 13A.15.05.01 - Suitability of the Home

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The home shall:
A. Comply with all applicable State and local fire, zoning, health, safety, and environmental codes;
B. Be in good repair;
C. Be free of health or safety hazards, including infestation by insects and rodents;
D. Have operable and safe utility services for lighting, heating, and cooking;
E. Have hot and cold running water, with a hot water temperature that does not exceed 120° F;
F. Have a toilet in good working condition that is readily accessible to children in care;
G. Have an operable refrigerator and stove; and
H. Have an operable telephone.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.05 - Home Environment and Equipment › Section 13A.15.05.02 - Lead-Safe Environment

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. A provider may not use paint with lead content on any:
(1) Exterior or interior surface of the home; or
(2) Material or equipment used for child care purposes.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.05 - Home Environment and Equipment › Section 13A.15.05.03 - Cleanliness and Sanitation

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. All areas of the home, including food preparation, service, and storage areas shall be maintained in a state of cleanliness so as not to endanger the children's health.
B. Paper towels, a trash receptacle, soap, and toilet paper shall be placed within reach of a child capable of using the toilet without assistance.
C. Trash, garbage, and wet or soiled diapers shall be disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner.
D. After toileting and diapering, before food preparation and eating, after playing outdoors, after handling animals, and at other times when necessary to prevent the spread of disease, the provider or substitute shall:
(1) Wash the provider's or substitute's hands thoroughly with soap and warm running water; and
(2) Ensure that a child's hands are washed thoroughly, by the provider or by the child, with soap and warm running water.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.05 - Home Environment and Equipment › Section 13A.15.05.04 - Rooms Used for Care

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The provider may use an area of the home for child care only if it:
(1) Has been approved for use by the office;
(2) Meets the requirements of all applicable fire codes;
(3) Does not have a condition that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the children in care;
(4) Has windows or artificial lighting that provides sufficient illumination for a child's activities;
(5) Has natural or mechanical ventilation to provide a healthy and comfortable environment;
(6) Has sufficient floor area for the number and ages of the children approved for care in the home to allow the children to engage in active play without overcrowding; and
(7) Has a room temperature of not less than 65°F.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.05 - Home Environment and Equipment › Section 13A.15.05.05 - Outdoor Activity Area

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. There shall be ample, accessible space for outdoor activity that is free from conditions that may be dangerous to the health or safety of children in care.
B. If required by the office, the outdoor activity area shall be enclosed to protect children in care from accessible hazards such as a heavily trafficked area, a body of water, or environmental hazards.
C. Any pool on the premises of the facility shall be made inaccessible to children in care and have security features, including but not limited to a:
(1) Fence that surrounds the pool at least 4 feet in height;
(2) Self-closing and self-latching mechanism on the gate, door, or access to the pool;
(3) Lock that is operable and secured; and
(4) Sensor or alarm in the pool and on the access door.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.05 - Home Environment and Equipment › Section 13A.15.05.06 - Rest Furnishings

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. The home shall have clean linen and adequate furnishings for rest periods that are comfortable, durable, safe, and appropriate for the ages of the children in care.
B. Each child shall have an individual place to rest that is not used by any other child or resident unless the linens are changed between users.
C. The provider shall furnish for each child approved for care in the home who is:
(1) Younger than 12 months old, a crib, portable crib, or playpen; or
(2) At least 12 months old and younger than 5 years old, a bed, cot, mat, or sleeping bag, except as provided in §D of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE › Chapter 13A.15.06 - Provider Requirements › Section 13A.15.06.01 - Minimum Age

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
To be approved as a family child care provider, an individual shall be 18 years old or older.