§5–509.

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall be licensed by the Administration as a child care institution before the person may operate an institution for the care, custody, or control of a minor child.

    (b)    This section does not apply:

        (1)    to an institution or facility that is operated by an agency of this State or any political subdivision of this State;

        (2)    to a child care home that has a license under this subtitle or under § 9–235 of the Human Services Article; or

        (3)    to an institution that accepts only children placed by the Maryland Department of Health or the Department of Juvenile Services.