SECTION .2800 - Two through Five Star RATED LICENSES

10A NCAC 09 .2801         SCOPE

(a)  This Section shall apply to all child care facilities that have achieved or wish to achieve a rated license of two stars or higher.

(b)  A child care facility shall be eligible for a rated license of two through five stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements of this Section.

(c)  A one-star rated license shall be issued to a child care facility if it complies with G.S. 110-91 and this Chapter.

(d)  No requirement in any component of a two-star or higher rating shall be less than the requirements for a one-star rating described in G.S. 110-91 and this Chapter. Prior to issuance of an initial two through five-star rating, all requirements in G.S. 110-91 and this Chapter shall be met at the time the program is assessed for a higher rating. The requirements for a rated license of two stars or higher shall be in addition to the standards found in G.S. 110-91 and this Chapter.

(e)  Nothing in this Section shall preclude or interfere with issuance of an administrative action as allowed by G.S. 110, Article 7 and this Chapter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-85; 110-88(7); 110-90(4); 143B-168.3;

Eff. April 1, 1999;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2010; May 1, 2006;

Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019.