2013 Maryland Code
FAMILY LAW
§ 5-589 - Pilot program

§5-589.

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Pilot program” means the child care centers established in State-occupied buildings or State complexes under this section.

(b) There is a pilot program for child care in State-occupied buildings and State complexes.

(c) The Department shall administer the pilot program established under this section.

(d) The pilot program shall be:

(1) operated in at least 1 State-occupied building or State complex where 700 or more State employees are located;

(2) established to accommodate at least 29 children at each location; and

(3) established for at least 3 years.

(e) (1) The Department shall contract with child care providers to operate the child care centers established under this section.

(2) The contract for operating a child care center shall require the child care provider:

(i) to be responsible for entering into agreements, and making arrangements with the employees, for the provision of child care;

(ii) to provide proof of financial responsibility;

(iii) to be licensed under Part VII and this Part VIII of this subtitle;

(iv) to comply with any laws or regulations governing child care centers;

(v) to obtain and keep in effect liability insurance in an amount determined to be sufficient by the State Superintendent; and

(vi) to comply with any other requirement the State Superintendent considers reasonable and necessary.

(3) The child care provider may not be held responsible for providing the necessary space for the operation of the child care center.

§ 5-589 - 1. Lead poisoning screen

Within 30 days after a child under the age of 6 years enters care in a child care center in a State-occupied building, a parent or guardian of the child shall provide to the child care center evidence of an appropriate screening for lead poisoning. This evidence may include documentation from the child's continuing care health care provider that the child was screened through an initial questionnaire and was determined not to be at risk for lead poisoning.