Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CLXI - Bulletin 137-Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
Chapter 7 - Licensing Process and Procedures
Section CLXI-703 - Initial Inspection Process
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CLXI-703
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
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.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 and 17:407.39.
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