Running a family child care home in Harford County requires state registration, not a license. Under COMAR 13A.15 and the Education Article, a provider registered with the State Department of Education may care for up to 8 children in the residence.
Home child care is governed by Maryland law, administered by the State Department of Education, not by Harford County. Under Education Article, Title 9.5, Subtitle 3, and COMAR 13A.15, a person must register a family child care home before caring for children in their residence for pay. Registration brings a home safety inspection, criminal background checks, medical and training requirements, and a capacity limit of up to eight children depending on their ages. The certificate of registration must be displayed where parents can read it. County zoning treats a registered family child care home as a residential use, so a provider does not need separate county land-use approval to operate one.
Caring for children for pay without a valid certificate of registration is unlawful; the State Department of Education can issue cease-and-desist orders, impose penalties, and refer the matter for prosecution.
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