Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.13.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.18.13.08 - Child Records

A. The provider shall maintain a cumulative record for each child enrolled in the educational program.

B. Each child's record shall include the:

(1) Nonpublic nursery school's name;

(2) Nonpublic nursery school's address;

(3) Nonpublic nursery school's telephone number;

(4) Child's first, middle, and last names;

(5) Child's month, day, and year of birth;

(6) Child's home address;

(7) Month, day, and year the child initially entered the educational program;

(8) Age on enrollment in the educational program;

(9) Month, day, and year the child withdrew from the educational program, if applicable;

(10) Child's performance information in each curricular area;

(11) Code for the meaning of performance information; and

(12) Number of days the child attended in each school year.

C. The requirements of §B(1)-(8) of this regulation are met by compliance with child record requirements set forth at COMAR 13A.18.03.04C.

D. Age of Admission.

(1) Except as provided by §D(2) of this regulation, a child shall be 2 years old, 3 years old, or 4 years old on or before September 1 of a school year to be age-eligible for admission during that school year to a nonpublic nursery school program approved under this chapter.

(2) A nonpublic nursery school may adopt policies and procedures permitting, on request by a child's parent or guardian, and if a nonpublic nursery school determines that a child demonstrates capabilities warranting early admission, a:

(a) 2-year-old child to be admitted to a 3-year-old nursery school program; or

(b) 3-year-old child to be admitted to a 4-year-old nursery school program.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.18.13.08