Unannounced Reviews 620-01-116

(Revised 4/28/23 ML #3724)

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The Licensing Specialist is required to perform, at a minimum, one successful unannounced review annually for each licensed or self-declared child care provider.

  1. A successful unannounced review must be conducted at least 3-6 months prior to the annual review or relicensing visit.

     

  2. A successful unannounced review must be conducted at 3 months for all initial licenses under a Provisional License. Refer to Early Childhood Services Policy number 620-01-80-01.

 

Documentation of an unannounced visit must be submitted in the Child Care Licensing System for a Licensing Supervisor to approve a license.

  1. The SFN 1276 shall be used to document unannounced reviews for licensed providers.

     

  2. The SFN 1595 shall be used to document unannounced reviews for self-declared providers.

     

  3. Child file reviews

    1. A review of no less than 30 random files must be conducted on site.

    2. For facilities will less than 30 children enrolled, all files will be reviewed.

       

  4. Files of all staff present during the visit shall be reviewed.

     

  5. Any significant violations observed during an unannounced review shall be documented on SFN 379, Correction Order.