The Division shall visit and inspect all child care facilities to ensure compliance with G.S 110, Article 7 and 10A NCAC 09.

1. (1) The Division shall make at least one unannounced visit annually to ensure compliance with the licensure statutes and as identified in this Rule.
2. (2) The Division shall make an unannounced visit when the Division receives a complaint alleging a violation of licensure statutes or rules or if the Division has cause to believe an emergency exists at the facility in accordance with G.S. 110-105.

3. (3) The Division shall conduct an announced visit prior to the initial issuance of a license. The prospective licensee shall be notified in advance about the visit.

   (4) This Rule shall not apply to the investigation of child care facilities that are operating without a license in violation of the statute.

History Note: Authority G.S. 110-105; 143B-168.3;
Eff. January 1, 1986;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1998;
Readopted Eff. October 1, 2017.