Authorized Agent (Licensing Specialist) 620-01-20-01

(Revised 4/28/23 ML #3724)

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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.

    

2. Interpret and explain policies and rules to early childhood services providers and to the general public.

    

3. Assure prospective applicants successfully complete Orientation.

    

4. Receive and review applications, all appropriate supporting documents, and fees for early childhood services within the Child Care Licensing System (CCL).

    

5. Conduct early childhood services licensing visit and complete licensing checklist/provider review. Complete licensing/self-declaration summary and submit materials within CCL.

    

6. Conduct at least one unannounced visit per license/self-declaration year on each program. Refer to Policy 620-01-116 for Unannounced Visit Policy details. Maintain and submit the licensing checklist/provider review in CCL for the Early Childhood Supervisor’s review.

    

7. Review and submit completed checklists for registration of in-home provider and submit to the Early Childhood Licensing Supervisor within CCL.

    

8. New Licensing Specialists will attend orientation provided by the Early Childhood Licensing Supervisor.

    

9. New Licensing Specialists will set up a Growing Futures account and will complete Getting Started.

    

10. Attend all required meetings and trainings relative to early childhood licensing and Early Childhood Section.

     

11. Use the Child Care Licensing System to review applications, all documents and processes, including concerns, corrective actions and inspections as they pertain to licensing and self-declaration.

     

12. Maintain licensing records of early childhood service providers within CCL and SharePoint.

     

13. Complete SFN1269 within CCL and staff all initial concerns with the Early Childhood Supervisor and investigate all concerns or complaints regarding any suspected rule violation.

     

14. Testify as necessary in appeals and other legal proceedings.

     

15. Issue all correction order notices as appropriate.

     

16. Recommend to the Early Childhood Supervisor: approval, denial, revocation, injunction, or suspension of license.

     

17. Send parent notification letters as needed and as they pertain to CPS investigations.

     

18. Assist other appropriate local agencies and organizations in developing early childhood services and training activities.

     

19. Collaborate with Child Care Assistance Program, Child Care Aware, Growing Futures and QRIS program and other agencies as appropriate.

     

20. Work in cooperation with local law enforcement, state’s attorney, health and fire departments when appropriate.

     

21. Work in cooperation with child protection unit within county, region, and state as it relates to assessments of early childhood services programs.