1. A. Application for Continuing Registration. To obtain a continuing registration, a provider shall submit to the office before expiration of the initial registration:

   1. (1) A completed request, on a form supplied by the office, for continued registration;
   2. (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. (3) A medical evaluation that meets the requirements of Regulation .02B(3) of this chapter for:

      1. (a) The provider;
      2. (b) Each resident in the home who has child care responsibilities; and
      3. (c) If applicable, the additional adult;

   4. (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:

      1. (a) The provider;
      2. (b) Each provider substitute;
      3. (c) Each resident in the home who is 18 years old or older;

      4. (d) If applicable, the:

         1. (i) Additional adult; and
         2. (ii) Additional adult's substitute; and
      5. (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. (5) Documentation that the family child care home has passed the most recent fire inspection required by the local fire authority having jurisdiction;
   6. (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. (7) Any other documentation required by law or regulation.

2. B. Maintenance of Continuing Registration.

   1. (1) By the end of each 12-month period after the date of issuance of a continuing registration, the provider shall submit to the office documentation that the continued training requirements set forth in COMAR 13A.15.06.02B and C have been met.
   2. (2) By the end of each 24-month period after the date of issuance of a continuing registration, the provider shall submit to the office the items specified in §A(3)—(7) of this regulation.

Authority: Education Article, §§9.5-301—9.5-308, 9.5-310—9.5-312, 9.5-320, 9.5-321 and 9.5-414; Family Law Article, §§5-550—5-558; General Provisions Article, §4-333; Human Services Article, §1-202; Annotated Code of Maryland
Agency Note: Federal Statutory Reference — Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.);
Pro-Children Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. §6081 et seq.);
Child Care Development Block Grant (45 CFR Parts 98 and 99 and 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.);
Social Security Act §418 (42 U.S.C. 618)

Effective date: October 20, 2008 (35:21 Md. R. 1826)

Regulation .01A, E amended effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1043)

Regulation .01F amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .01H adopted effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1043)

Regulation .02 amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .02B amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882); November 13, 2023 (50:22 Md. R. 977)

Regulation .02B, C amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618)

Regulation .03 amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .03A amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618); April 14, 2014 (41:7 Md. R. 423)

Regulation .05B amended effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1043)

Regulation .05C amended effective March 21, 2011 (38:6 Md. R. 396)

Regulation .05B amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618)

Regulation .07 amended effective April 14, 2014 (41:7 Md. R. 423); January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .07B, C amended effective April 18, 2022 (49:8 Md. R. 500)

Regulation .08A amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)