Early Childhood Services Policies and Procedures 620-01

 

Definitions for Purpose of This Manual 620-01-05

(Revised 12/4/24 ML #3883)

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Application	All forms the department requires when applying or renewing a license or issuing a self-declaration.
Child Protection Services (CPS)	CPS completes assessments regarding suspected child abuse and neglect reports.
Child care concern	Any concern reported by anyone, including an anonymous reporter, which involves a suspected rule violation of early childhood services or unlicensed care.
Corrective actions	Corrective actions consist of correction orders, provisional licenses, fiscal sanctions, denial notices, revocation notices, suspensions, restrictions with an MOU and injunctions.
Department	The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.
Department approved training	Training approved within the core competency areas and listed on the Growing Futures professional development registry.
Licensing System	The platform used by applicants and providers to apply and renew licenses. The Licensing staff completes all licensing processes within the Licensing System.
North Dakota Administrative code	(N.D.A.C.) Rules regarding operation of an early childhood services program.
North Dakota Century Code	(N.D.C.C.) Laws passed by the Legislature.
Provider orientation	An introduction for prospective providers into Early Childhood Licensing.
Unannounced Visit	Nonscheduled review of a licensed or license-exempt early childhood services program.