Document Citation: COMAR 13A.17.05.10

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CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS
TITLE 13A. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
SUBTITLE 17. CHILD CARE -- LETTERS OF COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 05. PHYSICAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Date:
08/31/2009

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.10 Telephone and Communication.

A. There shall be at least one operable telephone in the facility that is:

(1) Not battery-operated or rechargeable; and

(2) Freely and readily available to all facility staff during the approved hours of operation.

B. In a facility with more than two rooms approved for child care, a staff member supervising a group of children in one room shall be able to communicate a request for assistance to a staff member in another room while maintaining continuous supervision of the group.

C. The operator shall provide additional telephones or extensions in the facility as may be required to:

(1) Summon emergency fire and rescue services promptly; and

(2) Transmit and receive other emergency communications.