# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 18 — Large Family Child Care Homes

### Chapter 04 — Operational Requirements

#### Regulation .01 Hours of Care.

*COMAR 13A.18.04.01*

A. A provider shall limit the hours of care to the approved hours of operation stated on the certificate of registration.

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.