Authorized Agent (Licenser) 620-01-20-01

(Revised 1/1/14 ML #3393)

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  1. Have available, be knowledgeable and implement North Dakota Century Code Chapter 50-11.1, current early childhood services rules and policies and procedures.
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    1. Interpret and explain policies and rules to early childhood services providers and to the general public.
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    1. Conduct an orientation program for prospective applicants monthly or as needed. Collaborate with Child Care Aware and other agencies as appropriate.
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    1. Receive application and fees for early childhood services.
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    1. Conduct early childhood services licensing study and complete compliance checklist and other required forms. Receive all appropriate supporting documents and make a recommendation and submit materials to the regional office.
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    1. Work with regional supervisor and CBCU for completion of background checks.
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    1. Conduct at least one unannounced review per year on each licensed program. Maintain documentation and submit a copy of SFN 1276 to regional office.
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    1. Collect fees and forward application for registration of in-home provider to the regional office.
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    1. Review application of self-declaration and submit to the regional office.
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    1. Conduct an initial pre-approval visit for self-declared child care programs to verify compliance with rules. Maintain documentation and submit copy of SFN 1595 to regional office.

     

    1. Conduct an unannounced visit annually, prior to renewal of self-declaration. Maintain documentation and submit copy of SFN 1595 to regional office.

     

    1. Attend all required trainings relative to early childhood licensing.
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    1. Attend all scheduled meetings with the regional office.

     

    1. Maintain licensing record of early childhood service providers and prepare licensing files for public viewing.

     

    1. Staff all initial concern forms with the regional office and investigate all concerns or complaints regarding any suspected rule violation.
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    1. Testify as necessary in appeals and other legal proceedings.
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    1. Issue all correction order notices as appropriate.
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    1. Recommend to the regional office: approval, denial, revocation, injunction, or suspension of license.

     

    1. Assist other appropriate local agencies and organizations in developing early childhood services and training activities.
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    1. Work in cooperation with the local CCR&R agency, CCAP, and CACFP.
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    1. Work in cooperation with local law enforcement, state’s attorney, health and fire departments when appropriate.
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    1. Work in cooperation with child protection unit within county, region, and state as it relates to assessments of early childhood services programs.