Section 2007.4 Application for License

Section 406

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION

CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

PART 2007 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE HOMES

SECTION 2007.4 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Section 2007.4  Application

for License

a)         A complete application shall be filed with the Department by

the supervising agency on forms prescribed and provided by the Department.

b)         Contents of Application

1)         A

complete application shall include:

A)        a

completed, signed and dated Application for Home License;

B)        a list of persons who will be working in the day care home,

including any substitutes and assistants, and members of the household age 13

and over;

C)        completed, signed and dated authorizations to conduct the

background check for the applicants, each employee or person used to replace or

supplement staff, and each member of the household age 13 and over;

D)        a

completed, signed and dated Child Support Certification form;

E)        the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least 3 adults

not related to the applicants, nor living in the household, who can attest to

their character and suitability to provide child care;

F)         a written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards

within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care.  The

written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and

physical means required to minimize the risks to children

pplicants, nor living in the household, who can attest to

their character and suitability to provide child care;

F)         a written hazard protection plan identifying potential hazards

within the home and outdoor area accessible to the children in care.  The

written plan shall address the specific hazards and the adult supervision and

physical means required to minimize the risks to children.  Conditions to be

addressed include, but are not limited to, traffic construction, bodies of

water accessible to the children, open stairwells, and neighborhood dogs;

G)        a copy of high school diploma, equivalent certificate, or

degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or

vocational institution;

H)        proof of membership in the Gateways to Opportunity Registry by

the primary caregiver and assistants in the home with all educational

credentials and pre-service training entered into the Registry;

I)

for an initial application effective January 1, 2014 or

later, proof that the home has been tested within the last 3 years for radon,

as established by rules of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency

(32

Ill. Adm. Code 422) [225 ILCS 10/5.8]; and

J)         lead testing results and mitigation plans when required by

Section 2007.8(e) and (f).

2)         The

applicants shall have completed, not more than one year prior to the

application date, at least 15 hours of pre-service training listed in Appendix

D, which shall include the following topics for applicants and assistants who

will care for infants:

A)        Sudden Infant Death

Syndrome (SIDS);

B)        Sudden

Unexpected Infant Death (SUID);

C)        Safe

sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics;

D)        Shaken

Baby Syndrome; and

E)        Department

approved Mandated Reporter Training for all licensees and assistants,

regardless of the age of children in care

plicants and assistants who

will care for infants:

A)        Sudden Infant Death

Syndrome (SIDS);

B)        Sudden

Unexpected Infant Death (SUID);

C)        Safe

sleep recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics;

D)        Shaken

Baby Syndrome; and

E)        Department

approved Mandated Reporter Training for all licensees and assistants,

regardless of the age of children in care.

3)         Applicants

shall submit with their initial application a certificate of completion of lead

safety training consisting of instruction in the following topics:

A)        Mitigation

plan for test results of 2.01 ppb or above; and

B)        Impact of lead exposure.

c)         The supervising agency shall study each day care home under

its supervision before recommending issuance of a license.  The licensing study

shall be conducted by a licensing representative and shall be reviewed and

approved by his/her supervisor.  Supervisory approval indicates recommendation

for license or denial of a license and compliance or non-compliance with the

standards prescribed by this Part.  The study shall be in writing and shall be

signed by the licensing representative performing the study and by his/her

supervisor.  A license may not be recommended without the receipt of at least 3

positive, written references, and a written study signed by the licensing

representative and supervisor.  The applicant shall receive a copy of the

results of the on-site compliance review upon request

study shall be in writing and shall be

signed by the licensing representative performing the study and by his/her

supervisor.  A license may not be recommended without the receipt of at least 3

positive, written references, and a written study signed by the licensing

representative and supervisor.  The applicant shall receive a copy of the

results of the on-site compliance review upon request.

d)         Fire Safety Inspection

1)         The

Department shall request the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to perform

a fire safety inspection of homes when an initial application is being

considered for licensure and when care will be provided on other than ground level

and for homes in multi-housing units and submit a written recommendation of the

inspection to the supervising agency of the day care home and to the applicant;

2)         The

fire safety inspection on single floor homes, at ground level with no unusual

or complex code considerations, shall be completed following the list of items

for fire safety inspection in Appendix E by a licensing representative trained

by OSFM to conduct that fire prevention inspection;

3)         Prior

to the Department issuance of a permit or a license, the day care home shall

have written approval by OSFM or staff trained by OSFM, indicating the home

meets fire safety requirements.

e)         Licensed day care homes that fail to comply with all

applicable local, municipal and State regulations may be prohibited from

operating

FM to conduct that fire prevention inspection;

3)         Prior

to the Department issuance of a permit or a license, the day care home shall

have written approval by OSFM or staff trained by OSFM, indicating the home

meets fire safety requirements.

e)         Licensed day care homes that fail to comply with all

applicable local, municipal and State regulations may be prohibited from

operating.

f)         New Applications

1)         A

new application shall be filed when any of the following occurs:

A)        When an application for a license has been withdrawn, surrendered

or denied and the applicant or licensee seeks to reapply;

B)        When there is a failure to submit a completed application

within 14 days after a change of the location of the day care home; or

C)        Not sooner than 12 months after the Department has revoked or

refused to renew a license, after the previous license has been surrendered

with cause, or refused to issue a full license to a permit holder, and a new

license is sought.

2)         For

the application to be considered timely and sufficient, a new application shall

be completed, signed by the licensee and submitted to the supervising agency

within 30 days after the following changes:

A)        When

there is a change in the name of the licensee, the supervising agency or the

legal status from a social security number to Federal Employer Identification

Number (FEIN); or

B)        When

there is a change in the status of joint licensees, such as separation, divorce

or death.

(Recodified from the

Department of Children and Family Services (89 Ill. Adm. Code 406) pursuant to

P.A. 103-0594, at 50 Ill. Reg. 9917)