Section 2009.10 Application for License

Section 408

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION

CHAPTER XI: DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

PART 2009 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES

SECTION 2009.10 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE

Section 2009.10  Application for

License

a)         A complete application shall be filed with the Department 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 group 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 applicant, 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)        documentation that the applicant meets the qualifications for a

caregiver in Section 2009.45(e);

F)         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;

G)        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

applicants, nor living in the household, who can

attest to their character and suitability to provide child care;

G)        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;

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

degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or

vocational institution;

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

the primary caregiver and assistants in the group day care home with all

educational credentials and pre-service training entered into the Registry;

J)

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

K)        Lead testing results and mitigation plans when required by Section

2009.30(i) and (j).

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 G, 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

pplicants 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 plans for test results of 2.01 ppb or above; and

B)        Impact of lead exposure.

c)         Fire Safety

Inspection

1)         For

initial applications of group day care homes in multi-housing units, or single

family dwellings in which care will be provided on other than ground level, the

Department shall request a fire safety inspection from the Office of the State

Fire Marshal (OSFM).  OSFM shall submit its written recommendation to the

supervising agency of the group 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 I by a licensing representative trained by OSFM

to conduct that fire prevention inspection;

3)         Prior

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

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

meets fire safety requirements.

d)         Licensed

group day care homes that fail to comply with all applicable local, municipal

and State regulations may be prohibited from operating.

e)         The license shall be issued when the standards prescribed by

this Part have been met.  Upon receipt of an application for a license, the

Department shall conduct a license study to determine if the group day care

home meets licensing standards

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group day care homes that fail to comply with all applicable local, municipal

and State regulations may be prohibited from operating.

e)         The license shall be issued when the standards prescribed by

this Part have been met.  Upon receipt of an application for a license, the

Department shall conduct a license study to determine if the group day care

home meets licensing standards.  The licensing study shall be in writing and

shall be reviewed and signed by the licensing supervisor and the licensing

representative performing the study.  A license may not be recommended without

the receipt of at least three 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.

f)         New Applications

1)         A

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

A)        When an applicant or licensee seeks to reapply for a license after

it 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 residence or location of the group day care

home;

C)        When 12 months have elapsed and the applicant seeks to reapply

for a license after:

i)          the Department has revoked or refused to renew a license;

ii)         the

previous license has been surrendered with cause; or

iii)        The

Department has refused to issue a full license to a permit holder

ithin 14 days after a change of residence or location of the group day care

home;

C)        When 12 months have elapsed and the applicant seeks to reapply

for a license after:

i)          the Department has revoked or refused to renew a license;

ii)         the

previous license has been surrendered with cause; or

iii)        The

Department has refused to issue a full license to a permit holder.

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.