Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE
Chapter 13A.15.05 - Home Environment and Equipment
Section 13A.15.05.04 - Rooms Used for Care

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.15.05.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. The provider may use an area of the home for child care only if it:

(1) Has been approved for use by the office;

(2) Meets the requirements of all applicable fire codes;

(3) Does not have a condition that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the children in care;

(4) Has windows or artificial lighting that provides sufficient illumination for a child's activities;

(5) Has natural or mechanical ventilation to provide a healthy and comfortable environment;

(6) Has sufficient floor area for the number and ages of the children approved for care in the home to allow the children to engage in active play without overcrowding; and

(7) Has a room temperature of not less than 65°F.

B. In rooms where a child younger than 5 years old is in care, the provider shall arrange the home so that:

(1) All electrical sockets within reach of a child are plugged or capped;

(2) Suitable protective barriers are placed at locations accessible and potentially hazardous to children; and

(3) Child-proof devices are placed on cabinets and drawers that contain items potentially hazardous to children.

C. Window Coverings. A window covering installed:

(1) Before October 1, 2010, may not have unsecured cords, beads, ropes, or strings that are accessible to a child in care; or

(2) On or after October 1, 2010, shall be cordless.

D. In a home approved to provide care for infants or toddlers, the provider shall designate space for mothers to breastfeed or express breast milk that:

(1) Is not located in a bathroom;

(2) Has access to an electrical outlet;

(3) Has appropriate seating;

(4) Has access to running water; and

(5) Accommodates a mother's need for privacy.

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