Section 465IAC2-12-33. Licensing procedures

   (a) An application for a license to operate a child caring institution shall be submitted to the SDPW by the administrator or other person designated by the governing body on forms provided for that purpose by the SDPW.

  (b) An application for renewal of licensure shall be submitted annually to the SDPW by a child caring institution which wishes to have its license renewed.

  (c) A new child caring institution shall receive a six (6) month provisional license for its initial licensure to permit evaluation of the program by the SDPW.

  (d) A child caring institution shall not care for children under the age of six (6) years.

  (e) The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the child caring institution. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-12-33; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 2029; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Family Resources (470 IAC 3-14-33) to the Department of Child Services (465 IAC 2-12-33) by P.L.234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.