North Carolina Child Care

Licensing

2.01 Notes
 Critical Questions

Journal Question:
Why does NC require licensing of child
care centers?
Why does NC require licensing?

 Licensing Information
and Procedures


Types of Licenses

 Types of Licenses

 Compliance History

 3 Required Inspections

2.01 Pre-Test
If a center failed to keep a monthly
record of the outside play area, could
that affect the centers ability to obtain
a license? And, if so, which type of
document would be needed?

After being sick, if a child still requires
a prescription be given, can the child
return to child care? And, if so, what
document would be needed?

If a center failed to keep track of how
many days children missed due to
sickness or other reasons, could that
affect the centers ability to obtain a
license? And, if so, which type of
document would be needed?

A Child Care Rule states: "A Two-Five
Star Rated License will be issued to
child care operators who meet the
higher voluntary requirements of the
child care rules." Which means the
same as this?

 A Child Care Rule states: "A Probationary

License is a permit that may be issued to
child care providers when it is determined
that a violation of the statutes or rules has
been willful, continual or hazardous to the
health and safety of children." Which means
the same as this?

A Child Care Rule states: "A Provisional

License is a permit that may be issued
to child care providers who fail to meet
minimum standards." Which means the
same as this?

A Child Care Rule states: "A One-Star
Rated License may be issued to all
child care centers that meet the
minimum requirements for the
issuance of a license." Which means
the same as this? To receive a license:

A NC General Statute allows
"religious-sponsored child care centers
the option of being issued a license or
a notice of compliance." Which means
the same as this? Child care programs
in churches:

A General Statute states: "Local Zoning

Requirements: All child care facilities
must comply with all state and federal
laws and local ordinances that pertain
to child health, safety, and welfare."
Which means the same as this?