Section 2009.25 Provisions Pertaining to Permits

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 2009.25 PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PERMITS

Section 2009.25  Provisions

Pertaining to Permits

a)         A permit shall not be issued until:

1)         The application for licensure has been completed and signed by

the applicants and all parts of the initial application requirements have been submitted

to the Department;

2)         The background checks required by Section 2009.40 have been

completed and the results of the background check have been received for the

operator of the group day care home;

3)         Character references have been requested regarding the primary

caregivers, and at least 2 favorable references have been received;

4)         Medical reports as required in Section 2009.35(f) have been

received by the Department for all caregivers and assistants;

5)         The applicant who is the primary caregiver has been certified

in first-aid, the Heimlich maneuver, and infant/child cardiopulmonary

resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with Section 2009.35 (i);

6)         A personal visit to the home by a licensing representative has

been completed.  The purpose of this visit is to determine compliance with all

the licensing requirements except the requirements for remaining character

references, medical examination reports, and well water tests compliance that

may be complied with within the 6 month period covered by the permit.  However,

when well water tests are required, applicants must agree to boil all drinking

and cooking water and to provide only bottled water for children under 15

months of age until the test results are received;

7)         Proof of public liability insurance as required by Section 2009.35

well water tests compliance that

may be complied with within the 6 month period covered by the permit.  However,

when well water tests are required, applicants must agree to boil all drinking

and cooking water and to provide only bottled water for children under 15

months of age until the test results are received;

7)         Proof of public liability insurance as required by Section 2009.35

(j) (such proof may consist of, but is not limited to, a copy of an insurance

policy, binder or certificate; or a letter from the insurance carrier);

8)         Plan developed for emergency medical care as required by

Section 2009.70;

9)         Furnishings and equipment have been acquired for the number of

children to be served during the 6 month permit period in accordance with Appendices

C and D;

10)        Medical reports and character references are on file for

employed staff at the home;

11)        A written fire safety inspection and approval has been

completed in accordance with Section 2009.10(c); and

12)        A written plan has been submitted to the licensing

representative that indicates that requirements for a license shall be met

within the 6 month permit period.

b)         A permit shall not be issued retroactively.

c)         A permit shall not be transferred to another person or other

legal entity.

d)         A permit shall not be valid for a name or address different

from the name and address shown on the issued permit.

e)         A permit shall not be renewable.

f)         A current permit shall be prominently displayed in the group

day care home at all times while the home is operating under a permit.

g)         A license shall be issued at any time within the 6 month

period covered by the permit provided that the group day care home achieves and

maintains compliance with the Department's licensing standards.

h)         The group day care home shall adhere to the provisions or

restrictions specified on the permit.

i)          There shall be no fee or charge for the permit.