Application-Filing-Issuance of License

(a)Application for a license to operate a child care facility shall be made to the Department upon forms furnished by it.

(b)Upon filing of the application in proper order, the Department shall examine the child care facility of the applicant. Such examination may be made by the Social Services Division or persons designated by the Department as its agent for that purpose. If, upon examination, the Department is satisfied that the applicant and facility reasonably meet the qualifications and standards prescribed for the type of facility for which application for license is made, it shall issue to the applicant a license designating the type of facility provided for, and, the number of children to be served at any time by such facility.

(c)License shall be issued in such form and manner as prescribed by the Department, and shall be valid for one

(1)year from the date of issuance unless revoked. The Department may, in its issuance of licenses for child care facility, indicate thereon any classifications it deems appropriate, including the following:

(1)Group I - For a facility which meets the qualifications and standards prescribed by the Department for professional therapy or treatment and full-time casework and diagnostic services on a continuing basis for children with a special behavior or emotional disorder.

(2)Group II - For a facility which meets the qualifications and standards of prescribed by the Department for full-time casework services to and on behalf of children.

(3)Group III - For all other facilities which meet the qualifications and standards prescribed by the Department.

(d)The Department may, in its discretion, issue a permit to a newly established facility for child care, for a period not to exceed six

(6)months, to allow such facility reasonable time to become eligible for full license, except that a permit shall not be granted to any foster family home or group care home.