La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CLXI-703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section CLXI-703 - Initial Inspection Process

A. An initial licensing inspection, including a measurement of the indoor and outdoor enclosed space, shall be conducted at the center to assure compliance with all licensing laws, regulations and minimum standards.

1. If the center in operation is in violation of the law, the application may be denied, and the department may pursue appropriate legal remedies.

2. If the initial inspection indicates that an early learning center is in compliance with all licensing laws, regulations and minimum standards, the department may issue a license.

3. If an initial inspection indicates that an early learning center is not in compliance with all minimum standards, with the exception of the standards listed in Paragraph 4 of this Subsection, the department may deny the application.

4. If the initial inspection indicates that a center is in compliance with all but the following standards, the center will be allowed 90 calendar days from receipt of the initial completed application to submit documentation of compliance with the following, and the application may be denied if the information is not received within the 90 calendar days:

a. Office of State Fire Marshal approval;

b. city fire approval, if applicable;

c. Office of Public Health approval;

d. academic approval by the department, if type III center; and

e. documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department.

B. Once it has been determined that a center is in compliance with all licensing laws, regulations and minimum standards, the department shall notify the center of its total licensure fee based on its capacity.

1. The $25 application fee shall be applied towards the total licensure fee.

2. The total licensure fee shall be due prior to the issuance of a license, and no later than 90 calendar days from receipt of the initial completed application packet.

3. Pursuant to R.S. 17:407.39(G), the annual licensure fee shall not apply to type I centers owned or operated by churches or religious organizations.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXI-703

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41623 (April 2015), effective 7/1/2015, Amended by LR 412105 (10/1/2015), Amended LR 44248 (2/1/2018), effective 3/1/2018, Amended LR 441860 (10/1/2018), Amended LR 471275 (9/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 and 17:407.39.