1. A. An office shall determine the capacity of the center according to criteria established in:

   1. (1) This subtitle affecting floor space, outdoor activity space, staffing, equipment, ages of the children to be enrolled, and sanitary facilities; and
   2. (2) Applicable codes, including zoning, building, and fire codes.
2. B. An operator shall limit the total number of children in care at one time to the capacity approved by the office.

Authority: Family Law Article, §§5-560, 5-564, and 5-570—5-585; State Government Article, §10-617;
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.)

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