An ECE program shall apply to participate in Maryland EXCELS through the EXCELS public portal. To apply for participation in Maryland EXCELS, an ECE program shall: Create a user name and password in the EXCELS public portal; and Submit a complete application that includes: Verification of the program’s license, registration, or approval to operate; Documentation of the program’s: Name; Full street address and, if different, full mailing address; Days and hours of operation; Child care staffing level; Current child enrollment; Primary contact name and email address; and Other information that may be required by the Office. The Office shall inform the applicant by email of acceptance into Maryland EXCELS within 30 calendar days from the date that a complete application was received by the Office through the EXCELS public portal. Rejected Application. If the Office rejects an application, the Office shall notify the applicant by email within 30 calendar days from the date the application was received by the Office through the EXCELS public portal. Notification of rejection shall include the: Reason for the rejection; and Action that the applicant may take in order for the application to be accepted.