Daycare Acceptance Letter For Parents In Maryland
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Child care providers are required to be licensed and registered with Maryland's Office of Child Care. Those not licensed and registered with the state are operating illegally and offering potentially dangerous child care.
To file a complaint, contact the Regional Licensing Office covering the county where the program is located. Complaints may be filed in person, by telephone, or in writing by e-mail, fax, or letter. Anonymous complaints are accepted, so complainants do not need to identify themselves.
A Maryland license or registration is required to provide child care services. All child care in Maryland is regulated by the Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Child Care's (OCC), Licensing Branch.
The Maryland Child Care Credential Program recognizes individual child care providers who increase their qualifications beyond the requirements of state licensing and registration regulations.
Achieving accreditation is a voluntary process for child care providers. Programs that choose to become accredited have to show they meet certain requirements above state licensing requirements. You can ask your local CCR&R agency if your child's program has reached this level.
To ensure a safe environment, Maryland limits the number of children in a family child care home: Family Child Care Home – A provider may care for up to eight children with no more than two under the age of two. The provider's own children under the age of six are counted within the group of eight.
The license is required if there are 2 or more children in the home no matter how many caregivers there are.
If you have questions about a Child Care Scholarship Application there is a FASTER way to get a response! Completing the Parent or Provider Inquiry Form is the fastest way to get a response to your Scholarship question. You can also contact CCS Central 2 at 1-877-227-0125.
Capacity requirements AgesStaff to child ratioMaximum group size 2 years old 1 to 6 12 3 or 4 years old 1 to 10 12 5 years old or older 1 to 12 12
