Application for Licensing 620-01-35-02

(Revised 4/17/23 ML #3722)

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  1. All persons/groups wishing to be licensed to provide Early Childhood Services shall make application on SFN 832, Application to Provide Early Childhood Services.

     

  2. Application shall be made for a one year or two year license.

     

  3. A Provisional License or Self-Declaration Document shall be issued for the operation of an initial child care for a 6-month period if the program is unable to show evidence of compliance to applicable standards and rules of the department at the time of licensure. This includes but is not limited to evidence of staff requirements being met. Refer to Early Childhood License Policy 620-01-80-01.

     

  4. Applications for Early Childhood Services must be signed by the owner/operator. The application must be signed by the individual or board designee who has the legal responsibility and administrative authority for the childcare. Applications cannot be signed by the Director/Acting Director or Group Supervisor of the childcare.

     

  5. The complete application must be accompanied by the licensing fee to begin the licensing study.

     

  6. The Licensing Specialist shall inform the applicant when there are additional local or regional requirements which must be met, for example fire inspections, food and lodging preplan visits, and city ordinances.

     

  7. Upon completion of licensing study, there may be deficiencies identified and in need of correction prior to issuing a license.

     

  8. The license and license number are not transferable from one residence to another or one provider to another.

     

  9. A request in writing to a Licensing Specialist is required if the applicant chooses to withdraw their application, after the application has been submitted in CCL.

     

  10. The application fee is non-refundable.