2018 Maryland Code
Education
Division II - Elementary and Secondary Education
Title 9.5. Division of Early Childhood Development.
Subtitle 4 - Child Care Centers
§ 9.5-409. Term and renewal of licenses and letters of compliance; inspections.
(a) Terms. -- Each initial license and letter of compliance expires on the second anniversary of its effective date.
(b) Continuing license. -- Prior to expiration of an initial license or letter of compliance, and on application by the licensee or letter of compliance holder that meets the requirements set by the Department, a continuing license or letter of compliance may be issued that remains in effect until surrendered, suspended, revoked, or replaced by a conditional license or letter of compliance.
(c) Inspections. -- The Department shall inspect each child care center operating under a license or a letter of compliance:
(1) On an announced basis prior to issuing the initial or continuing license or letter of compliance to determine whether applicable requirements are being met; and
(2) On an unannounced basis at least once during each 12-month period that the license or letter of compliance is in effect to determine whether safe and appropriate child care is being provided.