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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.15.03.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="03" heading="Program Records.">
  <text>The provider or substitute shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Negotiate and maintain a written agreement with the child's parent that specifies:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The fees for and provision of care;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The provider's child discipline policy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The presence at the home of any pet animals;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If applicable, the use of volunteers in the family child care program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>If overnight care is to be provided to the child, the sleeping arrangements approved by the parent;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>For each child enrolled in care, maintain a written record of each day's attendance in care that is verified by the child's parent;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Maintain a record of each day on which a substitute provides care;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If applicable, maintain a record of each volunteer in the family child care program that includes:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The date on which the volunteer received the child health and safety orientation required in COMAR 13A.15.06.05A(2); and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a volunteer is present at the home:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A brief statement of the volunteer's duties; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>And if present more than once per week, a medical evaluation of the volunteer that was completed within 12 months before the start of the volunteer’s duties;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Document that, on or before the date of a child’s admission to care, the child’s parent was given, or was advised how to obtain, information that is supplied by the office concerning:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Consumer education on child care; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>How to file a complaint with the office against a child care provider;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Record the date and time of each fire evacuation drill and emergency and disaster drill required by this subtitle;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Document that the health and safety training, specified at COMAR 13A.15.06.02A(4) and B(1), was completed by the end of each 12-month period, measured from the date of initial registration; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Document that, at least once each calendar year, the parent of each child under the age of 3 years was given:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Information about the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Contact information for the local lead agency responsible for the administration of the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Maintain each document and record required by this regulation for at least 2 years after its creation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>The provider may provide the information required under §H of this regulation by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A personal message to the parent, including an e-mail;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A document for which the parent acknowledges receipt; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A text message.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>