- (1) Non-Discrimination. The licensee shall not discriminate in providing services to children and their families on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, marital status, sexualorientation or disability. A statement that the program does not discriminate on these bases shall be made part of the written statement of purpose where required.
- (2) Licensure or Approval Required. No person shall operate or purport to operate a program licensable by the Office of Child Care Services without a license or approval issued by the Office.
- (3) Application. Any person who wishes to establish and maintain a program or facility shall file a written application with the Office in a manner, and on forms, provided by the Office.
- (4) Renewal. Any person seeking to renew a license or approval shall file a written application for such renewal with the Office in a manner, and on forms, provided by the Office not less than 30 days prior to the date of expiration of his/her current license or approval. If a renewal application has been filed, a license or approval, or provisional license or approval, shall remain in effect until a determination is made by the Office on the status of the license.
- (5) Application Fee. The application, where applicable, shall be accompanied by a check made payable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A fee schedule may be obtained from the Office.
- (6) Availability of Regulations The licensee shall have a copy of the regulations applicable to any license issued by the Office on the premises of the program and shall make it available to any person upon request.
- (7) Transfer of License. A license or approval shall not be transferable from one licensee to another; from one program or facility to another; or from one owner to another.
- (8) Posting of License. The provider shall post conspicuously any license issued by the Office.