Group Provider Requesting an Increase from 18 to 30 620-01-80-40

(Revised 10/1/16 ML #3480)

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Effective July 1, 2013, based on legislative action, the definition of a group child care was revised to include a license capacity of 30, instead of 18. Group providers who request an increase in their license capacity must first confirm compliance with any local ordinances. The following steps shall then be followed.

1. Provider submits request, in writing, for increase in capacity.
2. Licenser informs the provider that it is the provider’s responsibility to make sure all applicable city ordinances are met.
3. Licenser re-measures indoor and outdoor space to determine capacity, ensuring that only usable space is counted in measurement, and that space is arranged in a way that ensures proper supervision.
4. Licenser verifies that there is at least 1 toilet per fifteen children, excluding those not toilet trained.
5. Licenser completes inspection, checking to make sure that staffing and equipment are adequate to support the increase in capacity.
6. If new space is being added, the provider will need a new fire inspection and health inspection if applicable.
7. Licenser sends documentation to regional office:

• Request for capacity increase, provided by the operator.
• Written narrative of visit
• Updated floor plan with square footage and map of outdoor space with square footage
• Copies of inspections if applicable
• SFN 508s for additional staff

8. Regional Office reviews request and approves license increase if complete and in compliance.