The following documents are primarily intended as guidance for the child care provider community with respect to a variety of child care program issues and practices. The Maryland State Department of Education's Office of Child Care uses many of these documents as the basis for assessing provider compliance with licensing requirements.
A Parent's Guide to Regulated Child Care
ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act - How it Relates to Child Care
Age-Appropriate Vaccination Requirements for Children Enrolled in Child Care Programs - (DHMH) chart
Animals in Child Care Facilities
Asthma and Allergies Resource Guide
Barriers to Protect Children from Life-Threatening Safety Hazards
CDC Prevention-Children Zika Activity Book
CDC Prevention-Help Control Mosquitoes that Spread the Zika Viruses
CDC Prevention-Keep Mosquitoes out of your Septic Tank
Change of Licensee/Letter Holder of Child Care Centers
Checking Immunization Records During Inspections
Checking Staff Continued Training in Child Care Centers Guidelines
Child Abuse, Neglect and Mental Injury
Child Care Center Inspection Report (Sample)
Child Care Weather Watch Chart
Communicable Disease Summary- (DHMH)
COMAR 10.06.01 - Communicable Diseases and Related Conditions of Public Health Importance
COMAR 12.15.02.07 - CJIS List of Offenses
Conducting Initial Inspections
Credential Evaluation Services
Dual Licensure of Foster Homes, and Family Child Care or Large Family Child Care Homes
Establishing Anniversary Dates and Coordinating Inspections
FAQ on Lead and Lead Poisoning
Fever and Taking a Temperature
First Aid/CPR/SIDS - Approved Training Sources
First Aid Supply List – Required Contents
Flu Prevention-Cleaning and Disinfecting
Flu Prevention-Everyday Preventive Actions
H3N2v Variant Influenza (Flu) Guidance
Head Lice Treatment and Prevention
Illness and Reportable Diseases in Child Care
Maryland Child Passenger Safety Law
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program Brochure (Spanish version)
Maryland Kids in Safety Seats (K.I.S.S.)
Maryland Child Care Center - Preschool Director Requirements/School-Age Director Requirements
Measuring Space in Child Care Facilities Guidelines
Monitoring Report-Educational Program in a Nonpublic Nursery School
Non Responsive Providers and Providers Not Providing Care
Not Vaccinated-Risks for Parents
Nutrition Standards for Child Care
One Minute Safety Seat Checklist
Operating a Child Care Facility Using a "Doing Business As" Name
Overnight Child Care in Family Child Care Homes
Planning Your Facility – Materials and Equipment
Playground and Water Safety Guidelines
Prevention of Accidental Drowning and Child Care Responsibilities
Program Requirements – Curriculum: Easy as ABC, 123
Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home
Relocation of Child Care Facilities in the Event of a Disaster
Reportable Diseases, Conditions, Outbreaks, & Unusual Manifestations
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
RSV in Infants and Young Children
Safe Sleep Practices and Swaddling
Sample Parent-Provider Agreement
Signs and Symptoms of Child Abuse and Neglect, and Mental Injury
Staff-Child Ratio Chart - Child Care Centers
Staff-Child Ratio Chart - Large Family Child Care Homes
Staff Requirements - Maryland Child Care Center
Staff Requirements - Maryland Large Family Child Care Home
Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Common Questions & Concerns
Suitability for Employment Process
Universal 24-Month Maintenance Cover Letter and Checklist form, OCC 674
USDA/CACFP Child Care Meal Pattern Guidelines
Verifying Staff Employment in Child Care Facilities During Annual Unannounced Inspections