51 Monroe Street, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
Main Office Phone Number: 240-314-1400

Welcome to the OCC Region 5 home page! We, the staff of OCC Region 5, would like to introduce ourselves to you! We are: NAME TITLE TELEPHONE Eggleston, Carl Carl.Eggleston@msde.state.md.us Regional Manager 240-314-1400 Smith, Tonya Tonya.Smith@msde.state.md.us Office Secretary 240-314-1425 Chester, James James.Chester@msde.state.md.us Licensing Supervisor 240-314-1427 Roberson, Paulette Paulette.Roberson@msde.state.md.us Licensing Supervisor 240-314-1413 Windsor, Sue Sue.Windsor@msde.state.md.us Licensing Supervisor 240-314-1402 Henson, Danielle Danielle.Henson@msde.state.md.us Licensing Lead 240-314-1412 Mukherjee, Mary Mary.Mukherjee@msde.state.md.us Licensing Lead 240-314-1423 Barnaby, Theresa Theresa.Barnaby@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1414 Bowman, Yvonne Yvonne.Bowman@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1410 Browne, Ava Ava.Browne@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1406 Crystal, Lisa Lisa.Crystal@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1405 Garcia, Carla Carla.Garcia@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1404 Harrell, Patricia Patricia.Harrell@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1415 Hooks, Tracey Tracey.Hooks@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1423 Meddles, Penny mailto:pmeddles@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1411 Sarma, Rajam Rajam.Sarma@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1420 Seamon, Debra Debra.Seamon@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1422 Speak, Janet Janet.Speak@msde.state.md.us Licensing Specialist 240-314-1408

NOTICE to Child Care License/Registration and Employment Applicants Commercial LiveScan fingerprinting services are now available.  Private agencies ("commercial fingerprinting services") are authorized by COMAR 12.15.05 to submit fingerprints directly to the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) for the purpose of obtaining criminal history record checks.  Electronic fingerprint applications produce fast, reliable background check results.  At present, there are several private agencies certified by Maryland CJIS to provide LiveScan fingerprint services.  They offer services at a variety of locations around the state.  Click here for a list of these agencies and information about their services. PROVIDERS, PLEASE NOTE!   All family child care registration applicants and providers who wish to care for children under the age of 2 years must first complete an OCC-approved SIDS training course.   OCC-approved SIDS training is available through: ·       Colleges and universities ·       The 45 clock-hour Infant/Toddler course ·       Local health departments ·       Child Care Resource and Referral Centers ·       Abilities Network - Project ACT ·       Certain workshops and courses offered by         OCC-approved trainers and training agencies         (check with your OCC regional licensing         office for a listing)   Approved training is also available online at the following websites: http://www.educarer.org - "SIDS Course" - The course itself is free, but the certificate of completion (which you will need in order to document compliance with the training requirement) costs $10. http://www.carecourses.com - "Infant Safety E-Course" - The course costs $10, but this includes the fee for a certificate. Please note that these online courses are produced in other states. However, the course contents are fully approved by OCC as meeting Maryland child care requirements. Please note that these online courses are produced in other states.  However, the course contents are fully approved by OCC as meeting Maryland child care requirements.  Also, OCC Regional Licensing Offices conduct SIDS training sessions for providers. There is no cost for these sessions. Please contact your Regional Office for more information. NOTICE TO PARENTS AND PROVIDERS: Maryland's Child Passenger Safety Law was changed effective June 30, 2008.  Under this change, every child under 8 years old must ride in an appropriate child restraint unless the child is 4 feet, 9 inches or taller, or weighs more than 65 pounds.  Every child from 8 to 16 years old who is not secured in a child restraint must be secured in a vehicle seat belt.  If you would like to learn more about this law, or would like information on selecting or using child restraints, please call Maryland Kids in Safety Seats (Maryland KISS) at 410-767-6016 or log on to www.mdkiss.org.