Appendix 2.

01B

Licensing Questions
Directions: Consult the NC Child Care Handbook for answers to the following questions about
licensing centers in this state. The handbook is available online at
http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/mb_contact.asp. Record answers from the handbook.
Then use the Paraphrased for conversation section to rewrite the information as you would tell it
to another person in conversation.

1.

Why are child day care centers in North Carolina required to be licensed? To ensure the

safety and developmental well-being of children while in out-of-home care.

2.

Who is the licensing agency, and who must apply for a permit to operate? The division of

Child Development and Early Education and the DHHS and anyone who wants to legally wants
to apply for a licenses.

3.

What should be done BEFORE one applies for a permit to operate a center? Contact the

Division of Child Development for a booklet then go to pre-licensing workshop before you apply.

4.

What is required of religious-sponsored child care centers? A notice of compliance,

5.

Can a license be transferred from one owner to another? From one location to another?

A license cannot be bought, sold, inherited, or transferred by one owner to another or from one
location to another.

6.

When is a temporary license issued? How long is this type of license in effect? A

temporary license may be issued to the operator of a new center, or to the operator of a
previously licensed center when a change of ownership or location occurs.

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When is a provisional license issued? How long is this type of license in effect? This

license is issued if the Division determines that the applicant is making a reasonable effort to
conform to the requirements but has yet to achieve full compliance. This last for up to a year.

8.

When is a special provisional license issued? What must be posted with this license?A

Special Provisional License is a permit that may be issued for up to six months to child care
providers when it is determined that child abuse or neglect has occurred in a center. The special
provisional license and the reasons for its issuance must be posted in a prominent place in the
center.

9.

When is a probationary license issued? How long is this type of license in effect?A

Probationary License is a permit that may be issued for up to one year to child care providers
when it is determined that a violation of the child care law or rules has been willful, continual or
hazardous to the health and safety of children.

10.

On what three types of criteria are rated licenses issued? When are rated licenses

issued? Program Standards and education level of staff. They are issued at the end of the
temporary licenses period.

11.

How do centers earn a One Star Rated License? What is the minimum compliance

score? They earn it when the child care facility meets standard establishment in the child care
law and rules. The minimum compliance is a 75% in 18 month period.

12.

How do centers earn Higher Level Rated Licenses? How is the number of stars figured?

A child care center must be in operation for a minimum of six consecutive months, to request an
initial two through five star rated license, or to request that a star rating be changed to a two
through five star rated license. The number of the stars figured is the number of compliance
history.

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What is a centers compliance history? How does it affect their license? They earn it

when the child care facility meets standard establishment in the child care law and rules. The
minimum compliance is a 75% in 18 month period. Whether or not a person gets a licenses.

14.

What is meant by building codes? What kind of inspection is required for this? The

building are the rules of the building. A building inspection is required for this.

15.

What is meant by fire codes? What kind of inspection is required for this? A Fire

inspections is required for this. The fire codes are the rules to make sure there is enough exits
for fire drills

16.

What is meant by sanitation codes? What kind of inspection is required for this?

Sanitation inspections is required for this. Sanitation codes are rules to follow to make sure
things are clean.