The provider shall:

1. A. Create and maintain, for at least 2 years after their creation, records of program:

   1. (1) Enrollment, with each child's name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and dates and time periods for which enrolled; and

   2. (2) Attendance that indicate:

      1. (a) The dates of attendance of each child in the child care home; and
      2. (b) Verification by each child's parent of that child's recorded daily attendance in care;

2. B. Maintain:

   1. (1) Procedures to ensure that the whereabouts of each child in attendance is known at all times;
   2. (2) A written child discipline policy as required in COMAR 13A.18.07.03C;
   3. (3) Records of food actually served by the provider for the most recent 4 weeks as required by COMAR 13A.18.12.01I(2);
   4. (4) A written record of the dates and times at which emergency and disaster plan drills were conducted pursuant to COMAR 13A.18.10.01A(3)(c);

   5. (5) Documentation that, at least once each calendar year, the parent of each child under the age of 3 years was given:

      1. (a) Information about the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and
      2. (b) Contact information for the local lead agency responsible for the administration of the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and
   6. (6) A current copy of this subtitle at the home so that it is displayed and freely available for reference by parents and staff members;

3. C. 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 child care program; and
   5. (5) If overnight care is to be provided to the child, the sleeping arrangements approved by the parent;

4. D. Give, or advise the parent how to obtain, information 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; and
5. E. Document that the health and safety training, as required by the office, was updated by the end of each 12-month period, measured from the date of initial registration.

6. F. The provider may provide the information required under §B(5) 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: February 6, 2012 (39:2 Md. R. 142)

Regulation .02D amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .03 amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .03B amended effective June 24, 2013 (40:12 Md. R. 1043); March 17, 2025 (52:5 Md. R. 238)

Regulation .03D amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 884)

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

Regulation .04 amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .04A, F amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 884)

Regulation .04L adopted effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 884)

Regulation .05C amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 884)

Regulation .05F amended effective January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 17)

Regulation .06 amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 884); January 13, 2020 (47:1 Md. R. 17)