Maryland Licensing Requirements for Daycare Centers

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Standards for Daycare Centers - PDF	Safety
Scope and Definitions	Health
License Application and Maintenance	Nutrition
Management and Administration	Center for Children with Acute Illness
Operational Requirements	Adolescent Center
Physical Plant and Equipment	Drop-in Centers
Staff Requirements	Educational Programs in Nonpublic Nursery Schools
Child Protection	Inspections Complaints and Enforcement
Child Supervision	Administrative Hearing
Program Requirements	Public Access to Licensing Records
The Child Care Center Licensing Manual (Manual) is used as a reference for Office of Child Care (OCC) licensing staff, licensed child care center operators, and for those who apply to become child care center operators. The Manual primarily provides assistance in interpreting and applying Code of Maryland Regulation (COMAR) requirements when child care facilities are inspected for compliance by licensing staff. By providing a comprehensive set of interpretive guidelines, the Manual enables child care center operators to achieve and maintain compliance, and enables licensing staff to assess operator compliance in a consistent and equitable manner.