Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 18 - LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
Chapter 13A.18.03 - Management and Administration
Section 13A.18.03.03 - Program Records

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.18.03.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

The provider shall:

A. Create and maintain, for at least 2 years after their creation, records of program:

(1) Enrollment, with each child's name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and dates and time periods for which enrolled; and

(2) Attendance that indicate:
(a) The dates of attendance of each child in the child care home; and

(b) Verification by each child's parent of that child's recorded daily attendance in care;

B. Maintain:

(1) Procedures to ensure that the whereabouts of each child in attendance is known at all times;

(2) A written child discipline policy as required in COMAR 13A.18;

(3) Records of food actually served by the provider for the most recent 4 weeks as required by COMAR 13A.18.12.01I(2);

(4) A written record of the dates and times at which emergency and disaster plan drills were conducted pursuant to COMAR 13A.18(3)(c); and

(5) A current copy of this subtitle at the home so that it is displayed and freely available for reference by parents and staff members;

C. Negotiate and maintain a written agreement with the child's parent that specifies:

(1) The fees for and provision of care;

(2) The provider's child discipline policy;

(3) The presence at the home of any pet animals;

(4) If applicable, the use of volunteers in the child care program; and

(5) If overnight care is to be provided to the child, the sleeping arrangements approved by the parent;

D. Give, or advise the parent how to obtain, information supplied by the office concerning:

(1) Consumer education on child care; and

(2) How to file a complaint with the office against a child care provider; and

E. Document that the health and safety training, as required by the office, was updated by the end of each 12-month period, measured from the date of initial registration.

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