Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 33 - Family Child Care Provider Licensing Rule
Section 144-33-11 - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Abuse and neglect in the child care. The licensee must ensure that providers, students, and persons living on the premises do not abuse or neglect children in care in any way, including physical, sexual or emotional abuse.
B. Reporting requirement. All providers are required to report to the Department when there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect of a child. The licensee must inform all child care personnel of their status and responsibility as mandated reporters of suspected abuse or neglect of a child. The licensee must ensure that the telephone number of the Department's Child Protective Intake Unit (1-800-452-1999) is readily available to providers.
