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What would happen if I had the initial inspection and passed everything and aloud kids to start coming the next day but all the paper work wasn't processed yet. Basically saying I had a pending license and all I was waiting on was the official paper what kind of penalty or fine could be issued. Because I want to do it by the book but I just heard it could be two weeks before we receive our actual license after we pass our inspection and if we wait that long I'm afraid our center will go under because the rent is a lot for us to pay if we are not open.
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I don't know about each state but in my state until you have the actual license in your hand (to be displayed for clients to see) you are NOT licensed or legal to provide care.
If yours says pending, then it is pending NOT approved.
I know it's hard to wait but sometimes the rules are the rules.
Check with your licensor to be sure though.
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The rent will be really expensive when you are empty because your license is suspended for not waiting for the official go-ahead to watch children. In my opinion, you should have at least 3 months rent in reserve while opening. I had to wait 14 (!!) months to open because of city zoning delays. And I still had to pay the mortgage on my building. Do NOT open if you don't have final clearance. Do you really want to start your center's relationship with licensing .with fines? Not a smart move. Please do it right, and you will find lots of support here.Comment
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I understand and agree, Let me ask you another question. What if it was just three children in the center, one being my own. Then do you have to have a license or would it matter? I think that two would get us by until we open and I could explain to the parents ( who are actually good friends of mine) that we passed our inspection we are just waiting for the actual license. Do you think that would be okay?Comment
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I am in Kentucky.Comment
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what state are you in? that would be licensed exempt in most places. also are you licensed and just waiting for the official paper to post? or is the license pending? that may also make a difference.
I would try to make sure you are playing by the rules, as that can be a reason to revoke your license. I think here the fines are around 200 a day, not worth it.Comment
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This is what I found for Kentucky. I am not sure how to interpret what it says...
Section 2. Child-care Centers. The following child-care centers shall meet the requirements of this administrative regulation:
(1) A Type I child-care center. This child-care center shall be licensed to regularly provide child care services for:
(a) Four (4) or more children in a nonresidential setting; or
(b) Thirteen (13) or more children in a designated space separate from the primary residence of a licensee; and
(2) A Type II child-care center. This child-care center shall be primary residence of the licensee in which child care is regularly provided for seven (7), but not more than twelve (12), children including children related to the licensee.
Section 3. Exempt Child Care Settings. The following child-care settings shall be exempt from licensure requirements of this administrative regulation, 922 KAR 2:110, and 922 KAR 2:120:
(1) Summer camps certified by the cabinet as youth camps which serve school-age children;
(2) Kindergarten through grade 12 in private schools while school is in session;
(3) All programs and preschools regulated by the Kentucky Department of Education governed by KRS Chapter 157;
(4) Summer programs operated by a religious organization which a child attends no longer than two (2) weeks;
(5) Child care provided while parents are on the premises, other than the employment and educational site of parents;
(6) Child care programs operated by the armed services located on an armed forces base;
(7) Child care provided by educational programs that include parental involvement with the care of the child and the development of parenting skills;
(8) Facilities operated by a religious organization while religious services are being conducted; and
(9) A program providing instructional and educational programs:
(a) That operates for a maximum of twenty (20) hours per week; and
(b) Which a child attends for no more than ten (10) hours per week.Comment
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I don't know if you would be allowed to operate legally unlicensed or if you meet any of the exemptions....Comment
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Could you call your licensor directly and ask if you are able to open while you wait for the official license? Personally, I wouldn't risk opening prior to receiving it without knowing if it's okay or not. A quick phone call might set your mind at ease.Comment
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while it's not listed under the exemptions it appears that under section 2-1A it looks like it would be okay for you to operate with 3 children. I would ask the question though, just to be sure.... and you can probably start interviewing if you have a date on when your paperwork will be back, and let them know when the start date will be.Comment
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