Licensing Standards for DayCare Centers

Section 10:122-2.8
Procedures for Securing a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval

GEN (a) A center that is eligible for a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval E "Certificate of Life/Safety Approval:requirements" , as specified in N.J.A.C. 10:122-1.1(c), may apply for and secure such a Certificate from the Bureau by complying with all provisions of N.J.A.C. 10:122-2.1 through 2.8, except for 10:122-2.1(c) and (e); and with all provisions of N.J.A.C. 10:122-4.9; 10:122-5.1 through 5.5; and 10:122-7.5, 7.7 and 7.10.

(b) The applicant shall submit to the Bureau a $110.00 fee in the form of a check or money order made payable to the "Treasurer, State of New Jersey," along with the completed application E "application:Certificate of Life/Safety Approval" for a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval E "Certificate of Life/Safety Approval:fee" .

(c) When an applicant is the sponsor of a licensed child care center and seeks to operate a seasonal E "seasonal centers" or short-term program, as specified in N.J.A.C. 10:122-1.1(c)1, at the same site, the applicant shall submit an application E "application:Certificate of Life/Safety Approval" for a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval with no additional fee required. The sponsor shall receive a Certificate of Life/Safety Approval in addition to a license.

(d) The Bureau shall review the application E "application:Certificate of Life/Safety Approval" form and accompanying materials and conduct an on-site inspection of the center to determine whether it meets all applicable provisions of this manual as specified in (a) above. If the center is found to be in full compliance, the Bureau shall issue a Regular Certificate of Life/Safety Approval E "Certificate of Life/Safety Approval:issuance" to the center. If the center is found to be in substantial compliance, and provided that there is no serious or imminent hazard to the health, safety, well-being and development of the children, the Bureau shall issue a Temporary Certificate of Life/Safety Approval.

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