QR4 Licensing Requirements

Quality Rating 4: Licensing

Requirements

Let’s look at the requirements for Licensing & Compliance: Licensing: LIC 1.4.

Since the Maryland EXCELS system receives licensing information electronically, no further action or documentation is required if your program meets these licensing requirements.

Review the requirements for your program type. Some terms may be unfamiliar to you. Select the hyperlinks for more information.

Child Care Center

LIC 1.4: Licensing

Licensed, open and operating for at least six months, and not in provisional and/or conditional status.

Family Child Care

LIC 1.4: Licensing

Registered, open and operating for at least six months, and not in provisional and/or conditional status.

School-Age Only

LIC 1.4: Licensing

Licensed, open and operating for at least six months, and not in provisional and/or conditional status.

Key Terms

Provisional Status:

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) may approve an initial or continuing license on a provisional basis for a period of up to 120 days after determining that the health and safety of the children in care are not in imminent danger.

Conditional Status:

If an operator who holds a continuing license fails to remedy violations as required, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) may place the license on conditional status.