Section 5-594.3 - General provisions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-594.3. General provisions.
 

(a)  Funds.- The grant funds shall consist of: 

(1) moneys specifically appropriated for the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program; and 

(2) any other moneys made available to the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program. 

(b)  Purpose.- The Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program shall be used to: 

(1) pay all expenses and disbursements authorized by the State Department of Education for administering the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program; and 

(2) award direct incentive grants to child care providers. 

(c)  Eligibility.- To be eligible to receive grants under this part, a child care provider must: 

(1) possess a certificate of registration or license that is current and not subject to any pending regulatory action, including revocation and suspension; and 

(2) not be in arrears in the payment of any moneys owed to the State, including the payment of taxes and employee benefits. 

(d)  Applicability.- Grants made under this part shall be limited to: 

(1) child care centers located in Title I communities; 

(2) child care centers where at least 25% of the children enrolled receive subsidies through the purchase of child care program; and 

(3) family day care homes that serve children who receive child care subsidies through the purchase of child care program. 
 

[2002, ch. 256; 2006, ch. 463.]