Regulation .03 Program Records.
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The provider 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 that indicate:
(a)
The dates of attendance of each child in the child care home; 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.18.07.03C;
(3)
Records of food actually served by the provider for the most recent 4 weeks as required by COMAR 13A.18.12.01I(2);
(4)
A written record of the dates and times at which emergency and disaster plan drills were conducted pursuant to COMAR 13A.18.10.01A(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 home so that it is displayed and freely available for reference by parents and staff members;
C.
Negotiate and maintain a written agreement with the child's parent that specifies:
(1)
The fees for and provision of care;
(2)
The provider's child discipline policy;
(3)
The presence at the home of any pet animals;
(4)
If applicable, the use of volunteers in the child care program; and
(5)
If overnight care is to be provided to the child, the sleeping arrangements approved by the parent;
D.
Give, or advise the parent how to obtain, information supplied by the office concerning:
(1)
Consumer education on child care; and
(2)
How to file a complaint with the office against a child care provider; and
E.
Document that the health and safety training, as required by the office, was updated by the end of each 12-month period, measured from the date of initial registration.
F.
The provider 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.