§ 9.5-115

Maryland § 9.5-115

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article ged: Education

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(a) In this section, “child care program” includes:

(1) A child care center, as defined in § 9.5–401 of this title;

(2) A family child care home, as defined in § 9.5–301 of this title; and

(3) A large family child care home, as defined in § 9.5–301 of this title.

(b) (1) Beginning July 1, 2023, at least once each calendar year, a child care program shall make the following information available to the parent or guardian of each child under the age of 3 years:

(i) Information about the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program; and

(ii) Contact information for the local lead agency responsible for the administration of the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program.

(2) A child care program may provide the information required under paragraph (1) of this subsection by:

(i) A personal message to a parent or guardian, including by an e–mail;

(ii) A document for which a parent or guardian acknowledges receipt; or

(iii) A text message.

(c) On request of a parent or guardian, a child care program shall assist the parent or guardian with scheduling a time and convenient location for the local lead agency responsible for administering the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program to provide the appropriate screening.

(d) The Department shall provide each child care program with information about the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program sufficient for the child care program to carry out the requirements of this section, including contact information for the local lead agency.