Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.02.02

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 13A.18.02.02 - Initial Registration

A. An application for initial registration shall be filed with the office by an individual who wishes to operate a registered large family child care home and who:

(1) Is not currently a registered large family child care home provider; and

(2) Has not been registered as a large family child care home provider for at least 6 months before the date of application.

B. Unless converting an existing small center to a large family child care home pursuant to Regulation .01A(2) of this chapter, an applicant for an initial registration shall complete an orientation to large family child care home Regulations that is offered or approved by the office.

C. Before the proposed opening date of the child care home, an applicant for initial registration shall:

(1) Provide the Social Security number of the applicant or, if the applicant does not have one, the individual taxpayer identification number of the applicant;

(2) Ensure that an application for a federal and State criminal background check is submitted for:

(a) The applicant;

(b) Each employee, including substitutes and volunteers; and

(c) Each resident in the home who is 18 years old or older; and

(3) Submit to the office each item specified under §D of this regulation that was not submitted at the time the written application form was submitted.

D. The applicant shall submit:

(1) Signed and notarized permission to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults for information about:

(a) The applicant;

(b) Each employee;

(c) Each substitute;

(d) Each volunteer;

(e) Each resident in the home who is 18 years old or older; and

(f) If required by the office, any other individual with access to the child care area during the approved hours of operation;

(2) A medical evaluation for the applicant, each resident in the home, and each employee or staff member as specified under COMAR 13A. 18.06.04 that:

(a) Was completed within 12 months before the date of application for registration;

(b) Was conducted by a practicing physician, certified nurse practitioner, or registered physician's assistant;

(c) Includes verification that the individual:

(i) Is free of communicable tuberculosis, if indicated; and

(ii) If the applicant, is capable of performing the duties of their position; and

(d) Is signed or verified by the individual who conducted the evaluation;

(3) Evidence of compliance with all applicable zoning and building codes;

(4) A written plan of operation;

(5) An emergency and disaster plan that meets the requirements of COMAR 13A(3)(a) and (b);

(6) Workers' compensation insurance information;

(7) A complete personnel list, on a form supplied or approved by the office, and all related supporting documentation required by the office;

(8) A complete staffing pattern, on a form supplied or approved by the office, which specifies by staff name all child care assignments;

(9) Documentation that all applicable training requirements set forth at COMAR 13A.18.06.05-.07 have been met by the applicant and each staff member;

(10) A 4-week menu of food to be served to children in care at the child care home;

(11) A written child discipline policy;

(12) If the child care home is located in a condominium or residence which requires homeowners' association membership, written proof of homeowner's liability insurance coverage as required by Maryland law;

(13) Documentation that the home has met all lead safety requirements, as applicable, set forth in COMAR 13A.18.05.05;

(14) If the home is located in an apartment or other property that is rented or leased by the applicant, written authorization from the lessor, owner, or landlord permitting child care in the home; and

(15) All other documentation required by law or regulation, including but not limited to:

(a) Proof of an on-site inspection and approval by the local fire authority having jurisdiction; and

(b) A building use and occupancy permit, if applicable.

E. If, within 6 months after the applicant submits a completed application form, the office has not received documentation that all applicable requirements of §B of this regulation have been met, the office may consider the application void.

F. Non-Maryland State Criminal Background Check. If an individual subject to the requirements of §C(1) of this regulation currently resides or has resided in a state other than Maryland within 5 years before the date of application for registration, the individual shall:

(1) Apply for a state criminal background check to be performed by a duly authorized entity within that state; and

(2) Request the non-Maryland state entity performing the criminal background check to transmit the result of that background check directly to the Agency.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.02.02

Regulation .02B amended effective April 14, 2014 (41:7 Md. R. 423)
Regulation .02 amended effective 42:14 Md. R. 881, eff.7/20/2015; amended effective 47:1 Md. R. 17, eff. 1/13/2020; amended effective 50:22 Md. R. 977, eff. 11/13/2023