470 IAC 3-1.1-12.5 "Probationary license" defined

Sec. 12.5. (a) As used in this rule, "probationary license" means a document issued to a child care home licensee who is temporarily unable to comply with this rule. The CDFC may grant a probationary license if: (1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children; (2) the licensee files a plan with the COFC to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and (3) the COFC approves the plan. (b) The COFC shall act upon a plan of correction within thirty (30) days of receipt. (c) A probationary license is valid for not more than six (6) months. The CDFC may extend a probationary license for one (1) additional period of six (6) months. (d) An existing license is invalidated when a probationary license is issued. (e) Upon receipt of a probationary license, the licensee shall return to the COFC the previously issued license. (f) At the expiration of the probationary license, the CDFC shall: (1) reinstate the original license to the end of the original term of the license; (2) issue a new license; or (3) revoke the license.