Description: The Office of Child Care (#OCC) Licensing Branch Summary explains its responsibilities for overseeing the licensing process for #child-care programs in the state of Maryland. They review and evaluate license applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Additionally, they provide guidance and support to banks throughout the licensing process, addressing any questions or issues that may arise. This resource, developed by the #MSDE, is to provide teachers and providers with information about the licensure process to open and maintain a child care program.