Maryland Childcare Licensing
Maryland Childcare Licensing Fees (2026)
Maryland childcare licensing carries an application fee at first licensure and, in most cases, a recurring fee at renewal. Maryland charges no application fee for either a child care center license or a family child care home registration; the COMAR application sections (COMAR 13A.16.02.02 and 13A.15.02.01) prescribe no fee, and the State's official OneStop child care licensing portal lists the application cost as $0.00.
Licensing Agency
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Childhood, Office of Child Care (OCC), Licensing Branch →Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamMaryland Licensing Fees: The Specifics
Maryland charges no application fee for either a child care center license or a family child care home registration
COMAR 13A.16.02.02 and 13A.15.02.01
the COMAR application sections (COMAR 13A.16.02.02 and 13A.15.02.01) prescribe no fee, and the State's official OneStop child care licensing portal lists the application cost as $0.00.
COMAR 13A.16.02.02 and 13A.15.02.01
Maryland charges no renewal fee
a continuing application
a license or registration is maintained by submitting required documentation every two years (a continuing application) at no cost, per the Maryland OneStop child care licensing and registration portal.
a continuing application
Maryland Licensing Fees at a Glance
| Application fee | Maryland charges no application fee for either a child care center license or a family child care home registration; the COMAR application sections (COMAR 13A.16.02.02 and 13A.15.02.01) prescribe no fee, and the State's official OneStop child care licensing portal lists the application cost as $0.00. |
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| Renewal fee | Maryland charges no renewal fee; a license or registration is maintained by submitting required documentation every two years (a continuing application) at no cost, per the Maryland OneStop child care licensing and registration portal. |
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Maryland Licensing Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Maryland childcare license cost?
Maryland charges no application fee for either a child care center license or a family child care home registration; the COMAR application sections (COMAR 13A.16.02.02 and 13A.15.02.01) prescribe no fee, and the State's official OneStop child care licensing portal lists the application cost as $0.00.
What is the Maryland childcare license renewal fee?
Maryland charges no renewal fee; a license or registration is maintained by submitting required documentation every two years (a continuing application) at no cost, per the Maryland OneStop child care licensing and registration portal.
Are Maryland licensing fees refundable?
In most states, licensing application fees are non-refundable even if the application is denied or withdrawn. Confirm the refund policy with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Childhood, Office of Child Care (OCC), Licensing Branch before paying.
Maryland childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Maryland administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Childhood, Office of Child Care (OCC), Licensing Branch before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.