Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-04 - Standards for Regulated Institutions
Chapter 1240-04-07 - Report Cards and Rated Licensing for Child Care Agencies
Section 1240-04-07-.01 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) This chapter implements the provisions of T.C.A., § 71-3-502, by establishing a system for evaluating all child care agencies licensed by the Department of Human Services.
(2) This system will consist of four (4) required evaluations throughout the licensing year for each child care agency, a summary of which shall be posted at each child care agency.
(3) This system allows parents and caretakers of children to make more informed choices regarding the child care options available for their children and to encourage the improvement of child care for Tennessee's children.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 4-5-202; and 71-3-502(a)(2) and (j).