Section 404.7 Provisions Pertaining to Permits

Section 404

Section 404.7  Provisions

Pertaining to Permits

a)         A permit shall not be issued until:

1)         the application for license has been completed and signed by an

officer of the governing body of the child care institution or maternity center

and submitted to the Department;

2)         written clearances concerning compliance with the fire,

health, sanitation, local zoning, and safety requirements as specified in State

laws and municipal codes are received.  If well water is used, a copy of the

inspection report and certification of compliance with local or Illinois

Department of Public Health regulations is on file;

3)         a person in charge of the administration and operation of the

child care institution who has passed the background check requirements of 89

Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks has been employed;

4)         furnishings, equipment and space sufficient for the number of

children to be served have been acquired;

5)         child care staff sufficient for the number of children to be

served have been hired;

6)         a written plan has been filed which requires provision of

food, clothing, educational and religious opportunities and health care of

children to meet the physical, spiritual, mental and health needs of the

children;

7)         the facility has established procedures and forms to maintain

required and necessary records including records on the children served;

8)         a written plan on how the requirements for licensure will be

met has been developed within the permit period;

9)         references and medical reports on all staff, including the

administrator, are on file at the institution; and

10)         demonstration of financial capability through a projected

budget and letters of commitment from the sources of income specified in the

budget.

b)         A permit shall not be issued retroactively.

c)         The permit shall not be transferred or transmitted to another

person or other legal entity

ports on all staff, including the

administrator, are on file at the institution; and

10)         demonstration of financial capability through a projected

budget and letters of commitment from the sources of income specified in the

budget.

b)         A permit shall not be issued retroactively.

c)         The permit shall not be transferred or transmitted to another

person or other legal entity.

d)         The permit shall not be valid for a name or an address

different than the name and address shown on the issued permit.

e)         The permit shall not be renewable.

f)         The permit shall be displayed on the premises in an area

visible to the public at all times.

g)         A license shall be issued any time within the six month period

covered by the permit provided the facility achieves and maintains compliance

with the Department's licensing standards.

h)         There will be no fee or charge for issuing the permit.