10A NCAC 09 .2101. CENTERS OPERATING UNDER G.S. 110-106

(a)  At least 30 days prior to the first day of operation of a new religious-sponsored child care center, the prospective operator shall send a "Letter of Intent to Operate" to the Division.  That letter shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the operator and the center, if known; the proposed number and age range of children to be served; and the center's scheduled opening date.  A representative of the Division shall contact the prospective operator no later than seven calendar days after the Letter of Intent is received to advise the operator of the applicable requirements and procedures.

(b)  Religious-sponsored child care centers shall comply with all child care center requirements in this Chapter except for the rules regarding age-appropriate activities in Rules .0505 through .0511(a) and .2508; and staff qualifications and training requirements in Paragraphs (d) through (f) of Rule .0703, Rules .0704, .0707 through .0711, and Paragraphs (a) through (d) of Rule .0714.  For staff working with school-aged children only, 10A NCAC 09 .2510 does not apply.  Compliance shall be documented at least annually using the same forms and in the same manner as for all other centers.

(c)  The Division shall notify the operator in writing as to whether the center complies or does not comply with the requirements.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-85; 110-106; 143B-168.3;

Eff. January 1, 1986;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2011; April 1, 2001; April 1, 1992; January 1, 1991; November 1, 1989; July 1, 1988.