Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.03.02

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

Section 13A.18.03.02 - Admission to Care

A. A provider may not admit a child for care unless the provider has:

(1) Met the applicable requirements of this regulation; and

(2) Received the written records required by Regulation .04C"H of this chapter.

B. At or before the child's admission to care, the provider shall obtain written information from the parent about the child's individual needs.

C. Upon admission of an infant or a toddler, a provider shall determine with the parent:

(1) A schedule for feeding the child that includes:

(a) The amounts and kinds of food consumed daily;

(b) The sequence for introducing solid food when appropriate; and

(c) Any recommendations about feeding from the infant's physician;

(2) A written individual activity plan for the child; and

(3) If the child is 12 months old or older, the need for the child to use a crib for rest purposes.

D. If a child is younger than 6 years old at the time of admission, the provider may not allow the child to remain in care if the parent does not, in accordance with COMAR 10.11.04, submit evidence to the provider on a form supplied or approved by the Office that the child has received an appropriate lead screening or test.

E. As part of the admission process, the provider shall:

(1) Give the parent, or advise the parent how to obtain, consumer education information on child care that is supplied by the office; and

(2) Provide documentation that the requirements of §C(1) of this regulation have been met.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.03.02

Regulation .02 amended effective 47:1 Md. R. 17, eff. 1/13/2020