Section 2009.20 Provisions Pertaining to the 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 2009.20 PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE LICENSE

Section 2009.20  Provisions

Pertaining to the License

a)         The licensees shall be a primary caregiver or caregivers who

reside in the family home and meet the requirements of this Part.  Further, the

licensees shall be an individual, a man and woman married to each other or 2

persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption who reside in the family home.

b)         A group day care home license is valid for three years unless

revoked by the Department or voluntarily surrendered by the licensee.

c)         The number and ages of children under age 12 cared for in the

group day care home at any one time shall be in compliance with provisions in

Section 2009.65. Increases in the license capacity or the ages of children

served shall be with written approval of the supervising agency.

d)         The age limits specified on the license shall be observed, unless

the licensee has submitted a transition plan to the Department in accordance

with Section 2009.65 (e) in order to keep members of a sibling group together,

and the Department has approved the plan.

e)         Child care may be provided only in those areas specified on

the license.

f)         The license is valid only for the family residence of the

licensee and shall not be transferred to another person or other legal entity.

g)         The license shall not be valid for a name or an address other

than the name and address on the license.

h)         No group day care home provider shall be licensed to provide

care for more than 18 hours within a 24-hour period.

i)          The license shall be prominently displayed in the home at all

times.

j)          There shall be no fee or charge for the license

er legal entity.

g)         The license shall not be valid for a name or an address other

than the name and address on the license.

h)         No group day care home provider shall be licensed to provide

care for more than 18 hours within a 24-hour period.

i)          The license shall be prominently displayed in the home at all

times.

j)          There shall be no fee or charge for the license.

k)         By September

1, 2012, primary caregivers and assistants employed by the group day care home

shall become members of and participate in the Gateways to Opportunity

Registry, with all educational and training credentials entered into the

registry verified in accordance with procedures and requirements adopted by the

Department of Human Services.  Newly hired staff serving children shall become members

of the Gateways to Opportunity Registry within 30 days after hire.