Licensure

(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 than30 days prior to the date ofexpirationofhis/her current license or approval. If a renewal application has been filed, alicense or approval, or provisional license or approval, shall remain in effect until adetermination 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.