# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 15 — Family Child Care

### Chapter 04 — Operational Requirements

#### Regulation .01 Hours of Care.

*COMAR 13A.15.04.01*

A. The provider may not permit a child to remain in care for more than 14 hours in any 24-hour period on a regular basis without prior approval from the office.

B. A provider may not offer overnight care without prior written approval from the office.

C. A provider who wishes to provide overnight care shall:

  (1) Submit to the office a written plan of operation that includes:

    (a) The number and ages of children to be served;

    (b) A meal and snack schedule;

    (c) The name of the overnight care substitute, if different from the daytime care substitute;

    (d) A child supervision plan;

    (e) A bedtime routine; and

    (f) An evacuation plan for each room where a child in care will sleep; and

  (2) Obtain the written approval of each child's parent for the child's sleeping arrangements.