Maryland Department of Health
Board for the Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals

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Board Information

Initial and Reinstatement Online Applications
Start Date: June 1, 2025

​ apply for a license 
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Important Update Regarding Our Services​

We are currently experiencing a high volume of applications that may affect our normal processing time and service delivery. The Board is diligently working as quickly as possible to process all applications and board concerns. We appreciate your patience. You may send inquiries to [email protected]​

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IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING REQUIRED FOR 2024​​ RENEWAL

Enacted under Article II, § 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution, May 30, 2021 The law requires all health care practitioners in Maryland to attest that they have completed an implicit bias training program on their license renewal application. More Information Here .

***The updated letters for the portal are forthcoming.
Please reach out to me if you need further clarification or additional information. 
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​Board Office
​​4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215-2299

Phone: 410-764-5996
 Fax: 410-358-5674
 Email: [email protected]

As of January 5, 2026, the Board no longer accepting walk-ins. If you need to meet with Board Staff directly, you must request an appointment by calling 410-705-4943.​

Notice of Open Meeting

Subject: Virtual Open Meeting

Date: Friday, February 13 2026​ ​

Time: 10 am

Join Via Google Meets​:​​ meet.google.com/zbc-buuf-jaj​​

​-Open Session Agenda-​​​

Board Meeting (2026)

Regular Session Meetings begin at 10:00 am

  • January 9th
  • February 13th
  • March 13th
  • April 10th
  • May 8th
  • June 12th
  • July 10th
  • August – No Meeting
  • September 11th
  • October 9th
  • November - No Meeting
  • ​December 11th
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Board News

NEW: Starting January 1, 2026, all application and exam fees must be submitted online only using a credit or debit card via the applicant's online portal​.                                          ​    

​Note: This does not apply to the DE CPS Clearance Request fee, which will continue to be processed separately.                                    

The Board will no longer accept checks or money orders for any o​ther payments. Applications submitted without online payment will be considered incomplete. 

For Questions, please contact the Board. ​

Effective 9/19/2025 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order​​​​
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