Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Child Care Centers
Section 9.5-402 - Findings; Statement of Purpose

(a)    (1)    The General Assembly finds that:
            (i)    A child is not capable of self–protection; and
            (ii)    If care of a child is given over to another, mental and physical risks arise that need to be offset by reasonable protective measures.
        (2)    The General Assembly also finds that:
            (i)    There is a shortage of child care placements for children under the age of 2 years; and
            (ii)    The rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle should provide for small child care centers that provide care in a homelike environment.
    (b)    The purpose of this subtitle is not to limit a parent in getting the help of responsible relatives or friends in giving child care for a child, but is to aid each parent and protect each child from the risk present if:
        (1)    The child is cared for by an individual other than a relative or friend; and
        (2)    Children of more than one family are cared for together or, on different days, use the same facilities.

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