Md. Code Regs. 13A.15.02.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.15.02.03 - Continuing Registration

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.

B. Maintenance of Continuing Registration.

(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) 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.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.15.02.03

Regulation .03A amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618);41:7 Md. R. 423, eff. 4/14/2014 ; amended effective 47:1 Md. R. 12, eff. 1/13/2020