File a Licensed or Registered Child Care Provider Complaint

If you believe a particular child care program is in violation of State child care licensing laws or regulations, you may file an official complaint against that program.  To file a complaint, contact the Regional Licensing Office covering the county where the program is located. Click the link below to find contact information for each of Maryland's Regional Licensing Offices.

Complaints may be filed in person, by telephone, or in writing by e-mail, fax, or letter.  Anonymous complaints are accepted, so complainants do not need to identify themselves. The Regional Licensing Office investigates each complaint.  Upon completion of the investigation, a report of findings is created. This report is available upon request if the investigation confirms that the violation occurred, or if it cannot be determined whether or not the violation occurred.

Click here for Contact Information for Maryland's Regional Licensing Offices

File an Informal Child Care Provider (Friend, Family Member, or Neighbor) Complaint

If you believe a particular child care program is in violation of State child care licensing laws or regulations, you may file an official complaint against that program.  To file a complaint, contact the Regional Licensing Office covering the county where the program is located. Click the link below to find contact information for each of Maryland's Regional Licensing Offices.

Complaints may be filed in person, by telephone, or in writing by e-mail, fax, or letter.  Anonymous complaints are accepted, so complainants do not need to identify themselves. The Regional Licensing Office investigates each complaint.  Upon completion of the investigation, a report of findings is created. This report is available upon request if the investigation confirms that the violation occurred, or if it cannot be determined whether or not the violation occurred.

Click here for Contact Information for Maryland's Regional Licensing Offices