Md. Code, Education § 9.5–601

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Child care center” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–401 of this title.

(c) “Child care provider” means a family child care provider or a child care center.

(d) “Direct incentive grant” means a grant awarded under the Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program.

(e) “Family child care provider” has the meaning stated in § 9.5–301 of this title.