As someone interested in opening a home-based child care program in Maryland, I need to understand the difference between 'Family Child Care' and 'Large Family Child Care', including the maximum number of children allowed for each. Additionally, I need to know which specific Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) title governs these programs.
Navigate to the 'Child Care Providers' section. Locate and click on the 'How to Apply for a Child Care Center License or a Family Home Ca...' link (which leads to 'Licensing Orientations'). Identify the definitions and maximum child capacities for 'Family Child Care' and 'Large Family Child Care'. Click on the 'Regulations' link found on the 'Licensing Orientations' page. Identify the specific COMAR Title that governs early childhood programs, including Family Child Care.
State that 'Family Child Care' allows care for up to 8 children in the provider's home. State that 'Large Family Child Care' allows care for up to 12 children in the provider's home. Identify that 'Title 13A Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)' governs early childhood programs, including Family Child Care.