Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 895 - LICENSING OF INFANT AND TODDLER CHILD CARE CENTERS
Subchapter 1 - LICENSING PROCEDURE
Section 17-895-2 - Application

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-895-2

Current through February, 2024

(a) A completed application to operate an infant and toddler child care center must include the following:

(1) A signed department application form;

(2) A written statement of operation policies;

(3) Verification that the facility meets the applicable county codes;

(4) Completed employment history clearance forms;

(5) Results of the criminal history clearance and child abuse/neglect check as indicated in (A) and (B) below:
(A) Applicants and employees shall provide such criminal history records, child abuse/neglect history, employment information, and consent to conduct such checks as may be required by state or federal law. Such information and consent shall be given upon forms supplied by the department.

(B) The department shall conduct criminal history, employment history and child abuse/neglect history checks on all applicants and background checks on all applicants and their employees; applicants shall conduct employment history and background checks on prospective employees.

(b) The date of application shall be the date a signed application form and all required information and documentation are received by the department.

(c) Notification of the disposition of the completed application for certificate of approval shall be issued no later than ninety days from the date the completed application as defined in section 17-895-2(a) is received.

(d) If the department fails to issue a notification of the disposition of the application within ninety days, the application shall be deemed approved and a license shall be issued.

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