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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS › Section 09 .2702 - DEFINITIONS

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For purposes of this Section:
(1) a "qualified child care provider" means
				an individual who is fit to have responsibility for the safety and well-being
				of children based on their criminal history and all other requirements in
				accordance with
				G.S.
				110-90.2.
(2) a "disqualified child care provider"
				means an individual who is not fit to have responsibility for the safety and
				well-being of children based on their criminal history and all other
				requirements in accordance with G.S. 110.90.2.
(3) a "provisional child care provider" means
				an individual who:
(a) resides outside the
				State of North Carolina or has resided outside the State of North Carolina at
				any time during the five years prior to submitting documents for a criminal
				history record check in accordance with
				10A NCAC
				09 .2703;
(b) has provided a copy of the county
				criminal history from the county where they reside outside the State of North
				Carolina or from the county or counties where they have resided outside the
				state of North Carolina in the past five years; and
(c) is fit to have responsibility for the
				safety and well-being of children based on their criminal history and all other
				requirements in accordance with
				G.S.
				110-90.2(b), but the
				Division has not yet received the results of the state sex offender registry
				check, the state abuse and neglect registry, or the state criminal history
				check from the state or states in which the individual resides or has resided
				at any time during the five years prior to submitting documents for a criminal
				history check in accordance with
				10A NCAC
				09.2703.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS › Section 09 .2703 - CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

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(a) In addition to the requirements in Rules
				.0302 and .1702 of this Chapter, a child care provider, as defined in
				G.S.
				110-90.2, shall submit the following to the
				Division prior to the issuance of a license or prior to beginning employment:
(1) any forms required by the State Bureau of
				Investigation or Federal Bureau of Investigation to process a state and
				national fingerprint check as required by
				G.S.
				110-90.2; and
(2) fingerprint impressions submitted on an
				FD-258 applicant fingerprint card or other form required by the Division and
				State Bureau of Investigation;
(3)
				any applicant who has lived outside of North Carolina in the previous five
				years, shall submit an affidavit attesting that the applicant has requested a
				background check from:
(A) the state criminal
				registry or repository, with use of fingerprints,
(B) the state sex offender registry or
				repository, and
(C) the state-based
				child abuse and neglect registry and database for each state in which the
				applicant has lived, at any time and for whatever length of time, within the
				five years preceding the application.
All forms referenced in this Paragraph are available through
				  the Automated Background Check Management System (ABCMS) at
https://ncabcms.nc.gov/DCDEE/Applicant/
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2700 - CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS › Section 09 .2704 - CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS FOR NONLICENSED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

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(a) A nonlicensed
				child care provider shall submit the following to the local purchasing agency
				prior to caring for children and receiving subsidy payments:
(1) a signed Authority for Release of
				Information using the form provided by the Division;
(2) fingerprint impressions submitted on the
				forms required by the Division and State Bureau of Investigation; and
(3) if a prospective child care provider is
				an out-of-state resident, he or she shall also submit a certified local history
				from the Clerk of Superior Court in his or her county of residence.
This Rule applies to any individual over 15 years old who
				  moves into the household, or any individual who lives in the household who has
				  had his or her 16th birthday whichever is earlier
				  after the initial approval, including family members and non-family members who
				  use the home either on a permanent or temporary basis as their primary
				  residence. The individual shall submit the items in this Paragraph to the local
				  purchasing agency within five business days of moving into the home or their
				  16th birthday.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2801 - SCOPE

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(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.
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.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2802 - APPLICATION FOR A TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSE

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(a) After a licensed child care center or
				home has been in operation for a minimum of six consecutive months, the
				operator may apply for an initial two- through five-star rated
				license.
(b) The operator shall
				submit a completed application to the Division for a two- through five-star
				rated license on the form provided by the Division.
(c) An operator may apply for a star rating
				based on the total number of points achieved for each component of the two-
				through five-star rated license. In order to achieve a two- through five-star
				rating, the minimum score achieved shall be a least four points as follows:
Total Number of Points
Star Rating
4 through 6
Two Stars
7 through 9
Three Stars
10 through 12
Four Stars
13 through 15
Five Stars
(d)
				Facilities with a four or five-star rated license that are licensed to serve
				four-year-old children shall implement a curriculum as defined in
				10A NCAC
				09 .0102(10) with their four
				year olds.
(e) A Division
				representative shall assess the facility requesting a two- through five-star
				rated license to determine if all applicable requirements have been met to
				achieve the score for the requested star rating. The assessment shall include a
				review of Division records and site visits.
(f) Operators requesting an initial three or
				more points for program standards shall request an Environment Rating Scale
				assessment from the Division. The Division shall arrange for the Infant/Toddler
				Environment Rating Scale Revised Edition, Early Childhood Environment Rating
				Scale - Revised Edition, School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale, or Family
				Child Care Environment Rating Scale - Revised Edition assessments to be
				completed, as appropriate for the program, free of charge. Centers located in a
				residence with a licensed capacity of 3 to 12 children shall complete a Family
				Child Care Rating Scale- Revised Edition assessment.
(g) Upon completion of the Division's
				assessment:
(1) If the assessment indicates
				all the applicable requirements to achieve the score for the requested rating
				have been met, the Division shall issue the rating.
(2) If the assessment indicates all the
				applicable requirements to achieve the score for the requested rating have not
				been met, the Division shall notify the operator of the requirements that were
				not met and the requested two- through five-star rating shall not be issued.
				The operator may:
(A) accept the rating for
				which the Division has found the operator to be eligible;
(B) withdraw the request and reapply when the
				identified requirements to achieve the score for the requested rating have been
				met; or
(C) appeal the denial of
				the requested rating as provided in
				G.S.
				110-94.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2803 - REPEALED - PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR A THREE COMPONENT RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  April 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2006; January 1,
				  2006;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 2010.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2804 - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09.0513 MARCH 1, 2019)

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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2805 - OPERATIONAL AND PERSONNEL POLICIES (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09.0514 MARCH 1, 2019)

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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2806 - CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

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(a) Each center shall comply with the
				requirements in Rule.0508 of this Chapter for written activity schedules and
				plans and in Rule.0509 of this Chapter for general activity
				requirements.
(b) Each center
				providing care to preschool-age children shall comply with the requirements for
				activity areas for preschool-age children in Rule.0510 of this Chapter, except
				that all five of the activity areas listed in
				G.S.
				110-91(12) shall be
				available each day and the activities listed in Rule .0510(c) of this Chapter
				shall be offered for each group of children at least once per week.
(c) The requirements for activities for
				infants and toddlers set forth in Rule.0511 of this Chapter shall apply for
				children under three years of age.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  April 1, 1999;
Prior to amendment of May 1, 2006 this language was
				  located in Rule .1612;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2013; May 1,
				  2006;
Readopted Eff. March 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2807 - PARENT PARTICIPATION (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09.0515 MARCH 1, 2019)

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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2808 - NIGHT CARE (TRANSFERRED TO 10A NCAC 09 .0516 MARCH 1, 2019)

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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2809 - ENHANCED SPACE REQUIREMENTS

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(a)
				There shall be at least 30 square feet inside space per child per the total
				licensed capacity and 100 square feet outside space for each child using the
				outdoor learning environment at any one time.
(b) There shall be an area that can be
				arranged for administrative and private conference activities.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  April 1, 1999;
Prior to amendment of May 1, 2006 this language was
				  located in Rule .1604;
Amended Eff. May 1, 2006;
Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019;
Amended Eff February 1,
				  2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2810-.2811

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  April 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2006; July 1,
				  2000;
Prior to amendment of May 1, 2006 this language was located
				  in Rule.1606 and.2803 (Rule .2810);
Recodified from Rule.2804 Eff.
				  May 1, 2006 (Rule .2811);
Amended Eff. May 1, 2006;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 2010.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2812 - REPEALED - EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  110-91;
				  143B-168;
Eff. July
				  1, 2000;
Recodified from Rule.2811 Eff. May 1, 2006;
Repealed Eff. July 1, 2010.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2813-.2816

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  April 1, 1999;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2003;
Recodified
				  from Rule.2805 Eff. May 1, 2006 (Rule.2813);
Recodified from
				  Rule.2806 Eff. May 1, 2006 (Rule.2814);
Recodified from Rule.2807
				  Eff. May 1, 2006 (Rule .2815);
Recodified from Rule.2808 Eff. May
				  1, 2006 (Rule .2816);
Repealed Eff. July 1,
				  2010.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2817 - ENHANCED PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS

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(a) To
				achieve one point for program standards, the center shall be in compliance with
				all applicable requirements in Rules.0513-.0516 of this Chapter.
(b) To achieve two through seven points for
				program standards, the center shall meet all the applicable requirements in
				Rule.2806 of this Section and the criteria listed in the following chart:
Program Standards (.2817)
Point Level
Staff/Child Ratio Requirement
Space Requirement
Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Requirements
(as referenced in Rule.2802(f) of this
							 Section)
2 Points
Meets enhance Staff/Child Ratio in Rule.2818(b),
							 OR
Meets Enhanced Space in Rule.2809
N/A
3 Points
Meets enhance Staff/Child Ratio in Rule.2818(b),
							 OR
Meets Enhanced Space in Rule.2809;
AND
Each classroom has at least a score of 4.0 or
							 higher
4 Points
Meets enhanced Staff/Child Ratio in Rule.2818(b),
							 AND
N/A
Have an average combined score of 4.5, with no one
							 classroom score lower than 4.0 in each classroom evaluated
5 Points
Meets enhanced Staff/Child Ratio in Rule.2818(b),
							 AND
N/A
Have an average combined score of 4.75, with no one
							 classroom score lower than 4.0 in each classroom evaluated
6 Points
Meets enhanced Staff/Child Ratio in Rule.2818(b),
							 AND
Meets Enhanced Space in Rule.2809; AND
Have an average combined score of 5.0, with no one
							 classroom score lower than 4.0 in each classroom evaluated
7 Points
Meets enhanced Staff/Child Ratio in Rule.2818(b), and
							 (c) AND
Meets Enhanced Space in Rule.2809; AND
Have a score of 5.0 in each classroom
							 evaluated
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff. May
				  1, 2006;
Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019;
Amended Eff.
				  February 1, 2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2818 - ENHANCED STAFF/CHILD RATIOS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS

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(a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the
				staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes for a rated license for child care
				centers.
(b) The center shall
				comply with the following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes.
Age
Ratio Staff/Children
Maximum Group Size
0 to 12 Months
1/5
10
1 to 2 Years
1/6
12
2 to 3 Years
1/9
18
3 to 4 Years
1/10
20
4 to 5 Years
1/13
25
5 to 6 Years
1/15
25
6 Years and Older
1/20
25
(c)
				To earn seven points for program standards, the center shall comply with the
				following staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes.
Age
Ratio Staff/Children
Maximum Group Size
0 to 12 Months
1/4
8
1 to 2 Years
1/5
10
2 to 3 Years
1/8
16
3 to 4 Years
1/9
18
4 to 5 Years
1/12
24
5 to 6 Years
1/14
25
6 Years and Older
1/19
25
(d)
				The provisions of rules
				10A NCAC
				09.0713(a) through (e) shall
				apply in evaluating the staff/child ratios and maximum group sizes within this
				Rule.
(e) The staff/child ratio
				applicable to a classroom shall be posted in that classroom in an area that
				parents are able to view at all times.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff. May
				  1, 2006;
Readopted Eff. March 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2822 - ENHANCED EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM COORDINATORS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS

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(a) This Rule shall
				apply to evaluating program coordinators in child care centers. The points for
				education standards shall be determined by applying this Rule and
				Rules.2819,.2820,.2821, and .2823 of this Section. To determine the points
				attained for meeting the education standards, the lowest number of points
				attained pursuant to each Rule shall be the point used to meet Rule.2802 of
				this Section.
(b) To achieve two
				through seven points for education standards, the program coordinator shall
				meet the applicable requirements in Rule.2510(b) of this Chapter and the
				following chart:
Program Coordinator (.2822) Point Level
Type of Degree
Certification on the NC School Age Professional
							 Scale
Semester Hours of school-age care related
							 coursework
Hours of verifiable experience working with
							 school-aged children in a licensed child care program
Hours of verifiable experience working with
							 school-aged children in an unlicensed school-age care or camp setting
2 Points
Enrolled in 3 additional hours; or
200; or
300.
3 Points
Level I or higher; or
Completed 3 additional hours; or
300; or
450.
4 Points
Completed 3 additional hours; and
200; or
300; or
Level I or higher; and
200; or
300; or
450; or
600.
5 Points
Level II or higher; or
Completed 3 additional semester hours and be enrolled
							 in 3 additional semester hours; or
600; or
750.
6 points
BA/BS; and
Completed 3 additional hours; or
Level IV or higher; or
Completed 6 additional hours and
750; or
900.
7 Points
BA/BS; and
Completed 6 additional hours; and
300; or
450; or
Level IV or higher; and
300; or
450; or
Completed 9 additional hours; and
600; or
900; or
Completed 6 additional hours; and
900; or
1350.
(c)
				For centers providing school-age care with 200 or more school-aged children
				enrolled, there shall be two program coordinators on site, one of whom shall
				not have concurrent group leader responsibilities. The additional program
				coordinator shall have completed all the applicable staff requirements in Rule
				.2510(b) of this Chapter.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  August 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. March 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2823 - ENHANCED EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR GROUP LEADERS AND ASSISTANT GROUP LEADERS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS AND FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

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(a) This Rule shall
				apply to evaluating group leaders and assistant group leaders in child care
				centers and for centers that provide care only to school-age children. The
				points for education standards shall be determined by applying this Rule and
				Rules.2819,.2820, 2821,.2822, .2824, and.2825 of this Section. To determine the
				points attained for meeting the education standards, the lowest number of
				points attained pursuant to each Rule shall be the point used to meet Rule.2802
				of this Section.
(b) To achieve two
				through seven points for education standards, group leaders and assistant group
				leaders shall meet the applicable requirements in the following chart.
Group Leader/Assistant
Group Leader (.2823) Point Level
Age of Assistant Group Leaders
BSAC
Semester hours of school-age care related
							 coursework
Hours of verifiable experience working with
							 school-aged children in a licensed child care program
Hours of verifiable experience working with
							 school-aged children in an unlicensed school-age care or camp setting
2 Points
All group leaders.
3 Points
All group leaders; and
25 percent of group leaders enrolled in or completed
							 2 additional hours.
4 Points
All at least 16 years of age; and
All group leaders; and
25 percent of group leaders completed 2 additional
							 hours; or
100; or
150.
5 Points
All group leaders; and
50 percent of group leaders completed 2 additional
							 hours; or
300; or
450; and
All at least 16 years of age; and
All assistant group leaders; or
250; or
400.
6 points
All group leaders; and
50 percent of group leaders completed 2 hours and
							 completed or be enrolled in 2 additional hours; or
600; or
900; and
All at least 17 years of age; and
All assistant group leaders; or
250; or
400.
7 Points
All at least 18 years of age; and
All group leaders and assistant group leaders;
							 and
75 percent of group leaders completed 2 hours and
							 completed or be enrolled in 2 additional hours; or
600; or
900.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  August 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. March 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2824 - ENHANCED EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR ADMINISTRATORS FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

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(a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the
				education standards for administrators for centers that provide care only to
				school-age children. The points for education standards shall be determined by
				applying this Rule and Rules.2825 and.2826 of this Section. To determine the
				points attained for meeting the education standards, the lowest number of
				points attained pursuant to each rule shall be the point used to meet Rule.2802
				of this Section.
(b) To achieve two
				through seven points for education standards, the administrator of a school-age
				only program shall meet the applicable requirements in the following chart.
Administrator (.2824) Point Level
NC Early Childhood Administration Credential, its
							 equivalent,
Hours of verifiable experience performing
							 administrative duties in a licensed child care program
Hours of verifiable
experience performing administrative duties in an
							 unlicensed school-age care or camp setting
2 Points
Level I or have enrolled in coursework as required in
							 G.S.
							 110-91(8); and
1600.
3 Points
Level I; and either
300; or
450.
4 Points
Level I; and either
450; or
600.
5 Points
Level II; and either
600; or
750.
6 Points
Level II; and either
750; or
1150.
7 Points
Level III; and either
900; or
1350.
(c)
				As used in this Rule, the definition of the term "experience working with
				school-aged children" in Rule.2510(h) of this Chapter shall apply.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  August 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. March 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2825 - ENHANCED EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR PROGRAM COORDINATORS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

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(a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the
				education standards for program coordinators for centers that provide care only
				to school-age children. The points for education standards shall be determined
				by applying this Rule and Rules.2824 and.2826 of this Section. To determine the
				points attained for meeting the education standards, the lowest number of
				points attained pursuant to each Rule shall be the point used to meet Rule.2802
				of this Section.
(b) To achieve two
				through seven points for education standards, the program coordinator shall
				meet the applicable requirements in Rule.2510(b) of this Chapter and the
				following chart.
Program Coordinator (.2825)
Point Level
Type of Degree
Certification on the NC
School Age Professional Certification Scale
Semester Hours of school-age care related
							 coursework
Hours of verifiable experience working with
							 school-age children in a licensed child care program
Hours of verifiable experience working with
							 school-age children in an unlicensed school-age care or camp setting
2 Points
Enrolled in 3 additional hours; or
200; or
300.
3 Points
Level I or higher; or
Completed 3 additional hours; or
300; or
450.
4 Points
Completed 3 additional hours; and
200; or
300; or
Level I or higher; and
200; or
300; or
450; or
600.
5 Points
Level II or higher; or
Completed 3 additional semester hours and be enrolled
							 in 3 additional semester hours; or
600; or
750.
6 points
750: or
900; and
Completed 6 additional hours; or
BA/BS; and
Completed 3 additional hours; or
Level III or higher.
7 Points
Completed 6 additional hours; and
900; or
1350; or
Completed 9 additional hours; and
600; or
900; or
BA/BS; and
Completed 6 additional hours; and
300; or
450; or
Level IV or higher; and
300; or
450; or
(c)
				As used in this Rule, the definition of the term "experience working with
				school-age children" in Rule.2510(h) of this Chapter shall apply.
(d) For programs with a licensed capacity of
				200 or more school-age children, there shall be two program coordinators on
				site, one of whom shall not have concurrent group leader responsibilities. The
				additional program coordinator shall have completed the applicable staff
				requirements in Rule.2510(b) of this Chapter.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  August 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. March 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2826 - REPEALED - EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR GROUP LEADERS AND ASSISTANT GROUP LEADERS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR CENTERS THAT PROVIDE CARE ONLY TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff.
				  August 1, 2012;
Repealed Eff. March 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2827 - ENHANCED EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR OPERATORS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES

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(a) This Rule shall
				apply to evaluating the operator of family child care homes.
(b) To achieve two through seven points for
				education standards, the operator shall meet the applicable requirements in the
				following chart:
FCCH Operator (.2827)
Point Level
Degree
NC Family Child Care Credential or its
							 equivalent
Certification on the NC Early Care and Education
							 Professional Scale
Semester Hours
Verifiable Early Childhood Work Experience
Additional Clock Hours of On-going Training
2 Points
4 hours in early childhood education or child
							 development; or
5 years; and
8 annually.
3 Points
Ö;
or
Level I
or higher.
4 Points
Level II
or higher; or
Ö;
or
Level I or higher; and
6 hours in early childhood education or
child development.
5 Points
Level IV or higher; and
1 year; or
Ö;
or
Level I or higher; and
12 hours in early childhood education or child
							 development and either 2 of the 12 hours shall include child care
							 administration; or
1 year.
6 Points
Level VI or higher; and
1 year; or
Ö;
or
Level I or higher; and
18 hours in early childhood education or child
							 development and either 5 of the 18 hours shall include child care
							 administration; or
2 years.
7 Points
A.A.S. in any major; and
A minimum of 12 hours in early childhood education or
							 child development; and
2 years; or
A.A.S. degree in early childhood education or child
							 development; and
18 months; or
A Level VI; and
2 years.
(c)
				Semester hours in early childhood education or child development shall not
				include the coursework necessary for the North Carolina Family Child Care
				Credential.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff. May
				  1, 2006;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff.
				  March 1, 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2828 - ENHANCED PROGRAM STANDARDS FOR A RATED LICENSE FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES

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(a) This Rule shall apply to evaluating the
				program standards for a rated license for family child care homes.
(b) To achieve two through seven points for
				program standards, the operator shall meet the criteria listed in the following
				chart:
FCCH Program Standards (.2828)
Point Level
Criteria
2 points
Operator provides documentation of self-study and
							 self-assessment using the Family Child Care Rating Scale over a 3-month time
							 period. Documentation such as an ERS book with score sheets, self-assessments
							 and program adjustments shall be reviewed by the Division as part of the rated
							 license assessment.
3 points
Provide documentation of the 3-month self-study AND
							 have a score of 4.0 or higher on the Family Child Care Rating Scale
4 points
Provide documentation of the 3-month self-study AND
							 have a score of 4.25 or higher on the Family Child Care Rating Scale
5 points
Provide documentation of the 3-month self-study AND
							 have a score of 4.5 or higher on the Family Child Care Rating Scale
6 points
Provide documentation of the 3-month self-study AND
							 have a score of 4.75 or higher on the Family Child Care Rating Scale AND of the
							 five preschoolers allowed to be enrolled, no more than four children shall be
							 under one year of age
7 points
Provide documentation of the 3-month self-study AND
							 have a score of 5.0 or higher on the Family Child Care Rating Scale AND of the
							 five preschoolers allowed to be enrolled, no more than three children shall be
							 under one year of age
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Eff. May
				  1, 2006;
Recodified from Rule.2821 Eff. August 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019;
Amended Eff. July 1,
				  2021.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2830 - MAINTAINING THE STAR RATING

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(a) A
				representative of the Division may make announced or unannounced visits to
				facilities to assess on-going compliance with the requirements of a star rating
				after it has been issued. When the Division representative documents violations
				with the standards that determine a rating, the representative shall take one
				or more of the following actions:
(1) advise
				the operator to submit written verification that the violations have been
				corrected;
(2) return to the
				facility for an unannounced visit at a later date to determine if compliance
				has been achieved;
(3) recommend an
				Environmental Rating Scale assessment be conducted;
(4) recommend a complete reassessment of
				requirements of the star rating issued to the facility;
(5) recommend that the star rating be
				reduced; or
(6) recommend
				administrative action in accordance with G.S. 110, Article 7 and this
				Chapter.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2800 - TWO THROUGH FIVE STAR RATED LICENSES › Section 09 .2831 - HOW AN OPERATOR MAY REQUEST OR APPEAL A CHANGE IN RATING

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(a) An operator may request a change in the
				star rating by following the procedures in Rule.2802 of this Section.
(b) After an initial three- through five-star
				rating is issued, the Division shall provide one evaluation of program
				standards using the environment rating scales referenced in Rule.2802(e) of
				this Section during each three year period thereafter at no cost to the
				operator. An operator may have extra rating scale assessments, as referenced in
				Rule.2802(e) of this Section, performed at his or her own expense in addition
				to the free one performed by the Division. The additional rating scale
				assessments shall be completed by individuals approved by the Division to
				perform them. Approval shall be based upon the individual's successful
				completion of training designated or authorized by the authors of the
				environment rating scales.
(c) An
				operator may appeal the reduction of a star rating as provided in
				G.S.
				110-94.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-88(7);
				  110-90(4);
				  143B-168.3;
Recodified from Rule.2810 Eff. May 1, 2006;
Amended Eff. May 1,
				  2006;
Recodified from Rule.2825 Eff. August 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. March 1, 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES › Section 09 .2901 - SCOPE

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(a) The rules in this Section apply to all
				certified Developmental Day Centers, or to all child care centers requesting to
				be certified as a Developmental Day Center. A Developmental Day Center offers
				specialized developmental day services to children who:
(1) are diagnosed with developmental delays
				or developmental disabilities; or
(2) have been identified with a diagnosed
				physical or mental condition that has a high probability of resulting in a
				developmental delay as defined in
				10A NCAC
				43G.0110(b).
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES › Section 09 .2902 - LICENSE

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(a) Developmental
				Day services shall be available for preschool children for a minimum of 8 hours
				per day, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday, and 12 months per year except
				in the following circumstances:
(1) in
				counties where no Community-Based Developmental Day Center operates, a
				Developmental Day program operated by the Local Education Agency may provide
				services for the 10 month school year (as defined by the State Board of
				Education); or
(2) if a
				Community-Based Developmental Day center opens in a county where Developmental
				Day services are only provided by a Developmental Day program operated by the
				Local Education Agency, the Developmental Day program operated by the Local
				Education Agency shall continue to provide services for the 10 month school
				year until the end of the following school year. At the end of the following
				school year, all Developmental Day services in the county shall be available as
				described in Paragraph (a) of this Rule.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES › Section 09 .2903 - STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

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(a) Each center
				serving children ages birth to three years shall have:
(1) one staff who holds a NC
				Birth-through-Kindergarten (B-K) Continuing or Initial License issued by the
				North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;
(2) a NC Initial or Continuing Professional
				License with a B-K or Preschool Add-on issued by the North Carolina Department
				of Public Instruction;
(3) a NC
				Lateral Entry B-K License issued by the North Carolina Department of Public
				Instruction;
(4) a NC Residency B-K
				License issued by the North Carolina Public Instruction; or
(5) a NC Emergency B-K License issued by the
				North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as determined by the Early
				Educator Support, (EES) Unit.
This staff shall provide program oversight and supervision
				  for any caregivers in classrooms with children ages birth to three
				  years.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES › Section 09 .2904 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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(a) Children shall
				participate in daily activities outlined in a plan of care such as an
				Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Program
				(IEP), Person Centered Plan (PCP), or for children who are typically
				developing, an activity plan developed by the center. Activities shall allow
				children to participate in whole group, as part of a group, or
				independently.
(b) In addition to
				the restrictions specified in
				10A NCAC
				09.0713 regarding ages and grouping of
				children, preschool children aged three and older shall not be grouped with
				school aged children except for special events or activities such as birthday,
				holiday, or cultural celebrations and special presentations such as puppet or
				magic shows, a special story teller, or a discussion of safety practices by a
				fireman or nurse. Children aged birth to five years may be cared for in groups
				with older children for the first and last operating hour of the day provided
				the staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group is
				maintained.
(c) In addition to
				operational policies required by
				10A NCAC
				09.0514(a), Developmental
				Day Center policies shall also include a description of the ways that children
				with special needs have opportunities for inclusion with children who are
				typically developing.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(14);
Eff. July 1, 2010;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2012;
Readopted
				  Eff. October 1, 2017;
Amended Eff. September 1,
				  2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .2900 - DEVELOPMENTAL DAY SERVICES › Section 09 .2905 - FAMILY SERVICES

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The center shall facilitate family involvement as evidenced
				  by meeting at least four of the following six activities:
(1) Providing quarterly parent education
				sessions;
(2) Holding
				parent/teacher conferences at least twice a year;
(3) Communicating on an individual basis with
				parents via daily notes, progress reports, or surveys;
(4) Having parents as members of a center
				advisory board;
(5) Providing
				opportunities for parent volunteers to assist with special classroom
				activities, field trips, and other learning experiences for children;
				or
(6) Providing parents with
				referral information about other community programs and resources serving young
				children.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88(14);
Eff. July 1, 2010;
Readopted Eff. October 1,
				  2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .3000 - NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES › Section 09 .3001 - SCOPE

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Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88; S.L. 2011-145, s.
				  10.7(a)-(f);
Eff. November 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff.
				  October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .3000 - NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES › Section 09 .3002 - FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

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(a) Programs
				serving NC Pre-K children shall maintain a four-or five-star rated license in
				accordance with
				G.S.
				110-90(4) and Section.2800
				of this Chapter.
(b) All NC Pre-K
				licensed programs shall have an assessment completed every three years using
				the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised Edition assessment tool as
				a part of the rated license reassessment process as defined in Rule.0102(15),
				(25) and (40) of this Chapter. Classrooms that score below 5.0, shall be
				reassessed the following year and a minimum score of 5.0 must be achieved in
				order to continue to be approved as a NC Pre-K site. At least one NC Pre-K
				classroom shall be selected for an assessment during the reassessment
				process.
(c) During the NC Pre-K
				day, classrooms serving NC Pre-K children shall provide outdoor time, either as
				part of a small group, whole group, or individual activity, for no less than 45
				minutes per day when weather conditions permit as defined in Rule.0102 of this
				Chapter.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88; S.L. 2011-145, s.
				  10.7(a);
Eff. November 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. October
				  1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .3000 - NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES › Section 09 .3003 - PROGRAM ATTENDANCE POLICY

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When a child is absent for more than three consecutive days,
				  the site-level administrator shall contact the child's parent to discuss the
				  absences and determine whether the parent wishes the child to remain in the NC
				  Pre-K Program. The site-level administrator shall document each attempt to
				  contact the family and include decisions the child's parent makes regarding the
				  child's continued participation in the program. The site-level administrator
				  shall contact the local NC Pre-K contractor to share information related to the
				  child's absence and to collaboratively determine what further actions may be
				  necessary to maintain the child's attendance in the program. The site-level
				  administrator shall not terminate a child's participation in the NC Pre-K
				  program before determining if barriers to the child's attendance exist and can
				  be remedied through assistance such as access to transportation or additional
				  educational activities in the case of a child's illness or
				  disability.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88; S.L. 2011-145, s.
				  10.7(a);
Eff. November 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. October
				  1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .3000 - NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES › Section 09 .3005 - CHILD HEALTH ASSESSMENTS

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(a) A
				health assessment shall be on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a
				child enters the NC Pre-K program and the assessment may be no more than 12
				months old at the time of program entry. The health assessment shall include
				the following:
(1) physical
				examination;
(2) updated
				immunizations;
(3) vision
				screening;
(4) hearing screening;
				and
(5) dental screening.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 09 - CHILD CARE RULES › Section .3000 - NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN SERVICES › Section 09 .3006 - DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING

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(a) All children
				enrolled in the NC Pre-K program shall receive a screening assessing the
				development of each child, across all domains, to ensure the child is growing
				and developing according to developmental milestones, unless the child has an
				existing Individualized Education Program (IEP). The developmental screening
				shall be conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained
				in administering the screening tool. Children shall be screened within 90 days
				after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to
				the first day of attendance. The screenings shall be used for the purpose of
				identifying children to be referred for further evaluation and testing based on
				concerns in one or more developmental domains.
(b) Site-level administrators shall review
				all developmental screening results and shall share results with families when
				results indicate a need for further evaluation of the child in one of the
				domains of development: health and physical, emotional and social, cognitive,
				language/communication and approaches to play and learning. The site-level
				administrator will work with the family to contact the local school system's
				Exceptional Children Program or other qualified resources to determine if a
				child is eligible for special education, related services or other supports for
				modifications in the classroom.
Authority
				  G.S.
				  110-85;
				  110-88; S.L. 2011-145, s.
				  10.7(a);
Eff. November 1, 2012;
Readopted Eff. October
				  1, 2017.