D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A110

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-A110 - NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGES IN OPERATION

110.1

Licensee shall notify OSSE in writing no less than thirty (30) calendar days before the implementation of any of the following planned changes in operation:

(a) Renovation or alteration of the premises that exceeds the scope of minor modification pursuant to Title 11 DCMR, and that requires the Facility to submit an application for modification to DCRA. Upon receiving a new Certificate of Occupancy but prior to serving any additional children, a Licensee shall apply for an amended license;

(b) Change in telephone number of the Facility or a disruption of telephone service at the Facility;

(c) A significant change in circumstances, including but not limited to:

(1) Operation of the program;

(2) Hours of operation;

(3) Services provided;

(4) Increase in capacity;

(5) Program space usage; or

(6) Closure of the Facility.

(d) In the case of a Child Development Home or Expanded Home, a change in the Caregiver's first or last name;

(e) In the case of a Child Development Home or Expanded Home, any new additional person(s) who intend to reside in the household and who were not listed on the application for licensure, including the new member's criminal history; or

(f) In the case of a Child Development Center, a change in the Center Director, including the new Center Director's credentials.

110.2

If a Facility undergoes any of the listed changes in operation without the change being planned in advance, the Licensee shall notify OSSE, in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of the change occurring.

110.3

Upon notification of the change(s), OSSE may inspect the Facility to evaluate the impact of the change(s) on the provision of child development services.

110.4

Based upon the nature of the change(s) in operation, OSSE may require that an initial or renewal application, along with the appropriate fees, be submitted.

110.5

Upon notification of the change(s), OSSE may issue an amended license, consistent with the approved change(s) and subject to the provisions of this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A110

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 14640 (12/2/2016)