The provider or substitute shall:

1. A. Negotiate and maintain a written agreement with the child's parent that specifies:

   1. (1) The fees for and provision of care;
   2. (2) The provider's child discipline policy;
   3. (3) The presence at the home of any pet animals;
   4. (4) If applicable, the use of volunteers in the family child care program; and
   5. (5) If overnight care is to be provided to the child, the sleeping arrangements approved by the parent;
2. B. For each child enrolled in care, maintain a written record of each day's attendance in care that is verified by the child's parent;
3. C. Maintain a record of each day on which a substitute provides care;

4. D. If applicable, maintain a record of each volunteer in the family child care program that includes:

   1. (1) The date on which the volunteer received the child health and safety orientation required in COMAR 13A.15.06.05A(2); and

   2. (2) If a volunteer is present at the home:

      1. (a) A brief statement of the volunteer's duties; and
      2. (b) And if present more than once per week, a medical evaluation of the volunteer that was completed within 12 months before the start of the volunteer’s duties;

5. E. Document that, on or before the date of a child’s admission to care, the child’s parent was given, or was advised how to obtain, information that is supplied by the office concerning:

   1. (1) Consumer education on child care; and
   2. (2) How to file a complaint with the office against a child care provider;
6. F. Record the date and time of each fire evacuation drill and emergency and disaster drill required by this subtitle;
7. G. Document that the health and safety training, specified at COMAR 13A.15.06.02A(4) and B(1), was completed by the end of each 12-month period, measured from the date of initial registration; and

8. H. Document that, at least once each calendar year, the parent of each child under the age of 3 years was given:

   1. (1) Information about the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and
   2. (2) Contact information for the local lead agency responsible for the administration of the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program.
9. I. Maintain each document and record required by this regulation for at least 2 years after its creation.

10. J. The provider may provide the information required under §H of this regulation by:

    1. (1) A personal message to the parent, including an e-mail;
    2. (2) A document for which the parent acknowledges receipt; or
    3. (3) A text message.

Authority: Education Article, §§9.5- 115, 9.5-301—9.5-308, 9.5-310—9.5-312, 9.5-320, and 9.5-321;
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 .02A amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882)

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

Regulation .02D adopted effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882)

Regulation .03 amended effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1043); January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .03B amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618)

Regulation .03E amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882)

Regulation .03H, J adopted effective March 17, 2025 (52:5 Md. R. 238)

Regulation .03I recodified from H effective March 17, 2025 (52:5 Md. R. 238)

Regulation .04 amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .04A amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618)

Regulation .04A-1 adopted effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618)

Regulation .04B amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882)

Regulation .04C adopted effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882)

Regulation .05 amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618); January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 12)

Regulation .05G adopted effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882)