# Education (GED)

## Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development

### Subtitle 7. Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers

#### Section 9.5-701

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Family child care provider" means an individual who participates in the Maryland Child Care Subsidy Program who is:

  (1) A registered provider as defined in Sec. 9.5-301(c) of this title; or

  (2) Exempt from the registration requirements under Sec. 9.5-304 of this title.

(c) "Provider organization" means an organization that:

  (1) Includes family child care providers; and

  (2) Has as one of its purposes the representation of family child care providers in their relations with the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)