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?

Division of Child Development,anyone trying to open a child care center

3.

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

Must complete the licensing workshop

4.

What is required of religious-sponsored child care centers?

Notice of Compliance

5.

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

No,no

6.

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

When there is a change in ownership or location, 6 months

7.

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

those who fail to meet minimum licensing requirements,up to one year

8.

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

When child abuse or neglect occured

9.

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

violation of child care rules,up to 6 months

10.

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

issued?
compliance history,program standards,and education levels,when they have met child care
standards

11.

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

score?
meets minimum requirements,75

12.

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

voluntarily meets enhanced standards,on a point scale

13.

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

history of at least 75% for the past 18 months,gives them more or less points/stars

14.

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

All child care centers located in an occupied family residence and licensed for 3 - 12 children,
must meet the NC Building Codes for Centers in a Residence

15.

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

Safe and has enough exits.Fire inspection

16.

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

Make sure sanitary requirements are met, health inspection