Except as provided in §D of this regulation, the operator of a pilot shall comply with the requirements for a child care center set forth in COMAR 13A.16. A pilot that seeks to operate an educational program shall comply with the educational program requirements of COMAR 13A.16.16. An operator may not operate more than one pilot. Variances. An operator shall specify in the application submitted under Regulation .04 of this chapter any regulations for which the operator seeks a variance to operate the pilot pursuant to COMAR 13A.16.03.08.