Appendix2.

01B

LicensingQuestions
Directions:ConsulttheNCChildCareHandbookforanswerstothefollowingquestionsabout
licensingcentersinthisstate.Thehandbookisavailableonlineat
http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/mb_contact.asp.Recordanswersfromthehandbook.
ThenusetheParaphrasedforconversationsectiontorewritetheinformationasyouwouldtellit
toanotherpersoninconversation.

1. Why are child day care centers in North Carolina required to be licensed?
The purpose of child care licensing is 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?Division of Child
Development; Potential operators

3. What should be done BEFORE one applies for a permit to operate a center?establish
child care rules.

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? Only temporary license. From
one location to another? No, the operator must apply for a new one.

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 the operator of a
previous licensed center when a change of ownership or location occurs. ; 6 months.
7. When is a provisional license issued? How long is this type of license in effect?
A Provisional License is a permit that may be issued for up to one year to child care
providers who fail to meet minimum licensing requirements. ; as long as the facility
operates.

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:reason for issuance.

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?
staff-child ratios, space requirements, staff qualifications; A child care center must be in
operation for a minimum of six consecutive months.

11. How do centers earn a One Star Rated License? What is the minimum compliance
score?child care programs that meet the minimum licensing requirements, and choose
not to be assessed for higher voluntary standards.

12. How do centers earn Higher Level Rated Licenses?It depends on the standards they
meet. How is the number of stars figured? Two to five.
13. What is a centers compliance history?quality of care and good outcomes. How does
it affect their license?

14. What is meant by building codes? Building Requirements. What kind of inspection is
required for this?building inspection.

15. What is meant by fire codes? Fire prevention requirements. What kind of inspection is
required for this?Fire inspections.

16. What is meant by sanitation codes? Sanitation requirements. What kind of inspection
is required for this? Sanitation Inspection.