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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 13A.16.03.03" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="03" heading="Program Records.">
  <text>The operator shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Create and maintain, for at least 2 years after their creation, records of program:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Enrollment, with each child's name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and dates and time periods for which enrolled; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Attendance, by groups of children, which indicate:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The dates of attendance of each child in the center; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Verification by each child's parent of that child's recorded daily attendance in care;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Maintain:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Procedures to ensure that the whereabouts of each child in attendance is known at all times;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A written child discipline policy as required in COMAR 13A.16.07.03C;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Records of food actually served by the center for the most recent 4 weeks as required by COMAR 13A.16.12.01E;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>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);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Documentation that, at least once each calendar year, the parent of each child under the age of 3 years was given:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Information about the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Contact information for the local lead agency responsible for the administration of the Maryland Infant and Toddlers Program; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A current copy of this subtitle at the center so that it is displayed and freely available for reference by parents and center staff;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>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</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <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 center’s child discipline policy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The presence at the center of any pet animals;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If applicable, the use of volunteers in the child care center; 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="E.">
    <text>The operator may provide the information required under §B(5) 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>