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Regulation .03 Program Records.

Regulation .03 Program Records.Copy Citation

The operator shall:
A.
Create and maintain, for at least 2 years after their creation, records of program:
(1)
Enrollment, with each child's name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and dates and time periods for which enrolled; and
(2)
Attendance, by groups of children, which indicate:
(a)
The dates of attendance of each child in the center; and
(b)
Verification by each child's parent of that child's recorded daily attendance in care;
B.
Maintain:
(1)
Procedures to ensure that the whereabouts of each child in attendance is known at all times;
(2)
A written child discipline policy as required in COMAR 13A.16.07.03C;
(3)
Records of food actually served by the center for the most recent 4 weeks as required by COMAR 13A.16.12.01E;
(4)
A written record of the dates and times at which emergency and disaster plan drills were conducted pursuant to COMAR 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c);
(5)
Documentation that, at least once each calendar year, the parent of each child under the age of 3 years was given:
(a)
Information about the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and
(b)
Contact information for the local lead agency responsible for the administration of the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and
(6)
A current copy of this subtitle at the center so that it is displayed and freely available for reference by parents and center staff;
C.
Display a copy of the consumer education pamphlet on child care supplied by the office so that it is freely available for reference to parents; and
D.
Negotiate and maintain a written agreement with the child's parent that specifies:
(1)
The fees for and provision of care;
(2)
The center’s child discipline policy;
(3)
The presence at the center of any pet animals;
(4)
If applicable, the use of volunteers in the child care center; and
(5)
If overnight care is to be provided to the child, the sleeping arrangements approved by the parent.
E.
The operator may provide the information required under §B(5) of this regulation by:
(1)
A personal message to the parent, including an e-mail;
(2)
A document for which the parent acknowledges receipt; or
(3)
A text message.