Md. Code Regs. 13A.16.03.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.16.03.03 - Program Records

The operator 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, by groups of children, which indicate:

(a) The dates of attendance of each child in the center; 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.16;

(3) Records of food actually served by the center for the most recent 4 weeks as required by COMAR 13A. 16.12.0 IE;

(4) A written record of the dates and times at which emergency and disaster plan drills were conducted pursuant to COMAR 13A.16(3)(c); and

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

C. Display a copy of the consumer education pamphlet on child care supplied by the office so that it is freely available for reference to parents; and

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

(1) The fees for and provision of care;

(2) The center's child discipline policy;

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

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

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

Md. Code Regs. 13A.16.03.03

Regulation .03 amended effective 40:12 Md. R. 1043, eff.6/24/2013
Regulation .03A, B amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618); amended effective 47:1 Md. R. 14, eff. 1/13/2020