Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 15 - FAMILY CHILD CARE
Chapter 13A.15.06 - Provider Requirements
Section 13A.15.06.05 - Volunteers
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.15.06.05
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. Before permitting an individual to begin volunteer duties at the family child care home, the provider shall:
(1) Ensure that the individual presents no risk to the health, safety, or welfare of children;
(2) Conduct a child health and safety orientation for the individual that meets the requirements set forth in Regulation .03E of this chapter;
(3) Ensure that the individual has applied for a federal and State criminal background check at a designated office in the State; and
(4) Ensure that the individual, if residing or having resided in a state other than Maryland within 5 years before being hired as an additional adult:
(a) Applies for a state criminal background check to be performed by a duly authorized entity within that state; and
(b) Requests the non-Maryland state entity performing the criminal background check to transmit the result of that background check directly to the Agency.
B. The provider, substitute, or additional adult shall accompany a volunteer whenever the volunteer is in the presence of an unrelated child in care.
C. A volunteer who is younger than 18 years old may not be permitted to work with a child in care who is younger than 2 years old.
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