§ 9.5-402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 9.5-402 (2026)
Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development
Subtitle 4. Child Care Centers
§ 9.5-402LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The General Assembly finds that:
(i)
A child is not capable of self–protection; and
(ii)
If care of a child is given over to another, mental and physical risks arise that need to be offset by reasonable protective measures.
(2)
The General Assembly also finds that:
(i)
There is a shortage of child care placements for children under the age of 2 years; and
(ii)
The rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle should provide for small child care centers that provide care in a homelike environment.
(b)
The purpose of this subtitle is not to limit a parent in getting the help of responsible relatives or friends in giving child care for a child, but is to aid each parent and protect each child from the risk present if:
(1)
The child is cared for by an individual other than a relative or friend; and
(2)
Children of more than one family are cared for together or, on different days, use the same facilities.