Title: Regulations | Division of Early Childhood
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The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
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The business of child care is regulated differently in every state. In Maryland, the State Department of Education (MSDE) is responsible for all child care licensing and regulation. These responsibilities include issuing new licenses, inspecting homes and centers for compliance with licensing regulations, providing technical assistance and suspending or revoking licenses when necessary. As a provider or parent, it is important for you to be aware of the regulations that govern child care and to understand where you can get additional information. For providers, information is included in many of the licensing documents you will be reviewing. It is important to remember that the law and licensing requirements are subject to change. It is your responsibility to be aware of those changes by visiting the Division of Early Childhood website and by reviewing emails and newsletters from MSDE. The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
The following subtitles and chapters of Title 13A Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) govern early childhood programs in Maryland: Prekindergarten Programs
Family Child Care (UPDATED 1/2020)
Child Care Centers (UPDATED 1/2020)
Child Care – Letters of Compliance (UPDATE 1/2020)
Large Family Child Care Homes (UPDATED 1/2020)
Child Care Scholarship Program (Formerly known as Subsidy Program)
Family Child Care Provider Direct Grant Program
Child Care Training Approval
Maryland Child Care Credential Program
Child Care Accreditation Support Fund
Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program
Maryland EXCELS
Licensed child care providers may ask their licensing specialist for a copy of the regulations. How to Access Regulations
Subtitle 15 FAMILY CHILD CARE
13A.15.01 Scope and Definitions
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13A.15.02 Registration Application
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and Maintenance
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13A.15.03 Management and Administration
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13A.15.04 Operational Requirements
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13A.15.05 Home Environment and Equipment
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13A.15.06 Provider Requirements
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13A.15.07 Child Protection
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13A.15.08 Child Supervision
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13A.15.09 Program Requirements
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13A.15.10 Child Safety
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13A.15.11 Health
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13A.15.12 Nutrition
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13A.15.13 Inspections, Complaints, and Enforcement
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13A.15.14 Administrative Hearings
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13A.15.15 Public Access to Licensing Records
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Subtitle 16 CHILD CARE CENTERS
13A.16.01 Scope and Definitions
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13A.16.02 License Application and Maintenance
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13A.16.03 Management and Administration
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13A.16.04 Operational Requirements
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13A.16.05 Physical Plant and Equipment
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13A.16.06 Staff Requirements
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13A.16.07 Child Protection
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13A.16.08 Child Supervision
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13A.16.09 Program Requirements
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13A.16.10 Safety
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13A.16.11 Health
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13A.16.12 Nutrition
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13A.16.13 Centers for Children with Acute Illness
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13A.16.14 Adolescent Centers
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13A.16.15 Drop-In Centers
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13A.16.16 Educational Programs in Nonpublic Nursery Schools
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13A.16.17 Inspections, Complaints, and Enforcement
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13A.16.18 Administrative Hearings
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13A.16.19 Public Access to Licensing Records
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Subtitle 17 CHILD CARE—LETTERS OF COMPLIANCE
13A.17.01 Scope and Definitions
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13A.17.02 Letters of Compliance Application and Maintenance
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13A.17.03 Management and Administration
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13A.17.04 Operational Requirements
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13A.17.05 Physical Plant and Equipment
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13A.17.06 Staff Requirements
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13A.17.07 Child Protection
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13A.17.08 Child Supervision
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13A.17.09 Program Requirements
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13A.17.10 Safety
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13A.17.11 Health
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13A.17.12 Nutrition
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13A.17.13 Adolescent Facilities
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13A.17.14 Educational Programs in Nonpublic Nursery Schools
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13A.17.15 Inspections, Complaints, and Enforcement
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13A.17.16 Administrative Hearings
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13A.17.17 Public Access to Licensing Records
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Subtitle 18 LARGE FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES
13A.18.01 Scope and Definitions
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13A.18.02 Registration Application and Maintenance
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13A.18.03 Management and Administration
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13A.18.04 Operational Requirements
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13A.18.05 Home Environment and Equipment
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13A.18.06 Provider and Staff Requirements
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13A.18.07 Child Protection
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13A.18.08 Child Supervision
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13A.18.09 Program Requirements
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13A.18.10 Safety
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13A.18.11 Health
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13A.18.12 Nutrition
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13A.18.13 Educational Programs in Nonpublic Nursery Schools
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13A.18.14 Inspections, Complaints, and Enforcement
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13A.18.15 Administrative Hearings
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13A.18.16 Public Access to Licensing Records
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