§ 5-578. Term and renewal of licenses and letters of compliance; inspections.

   (a) Terms. -- Each initial license and letter of compliance expires on the second anniversary of its effective date.

(b) Continuing license. -- Prior to expiration of an initial license or letter of compliance, and on application by the licensee or letter of compliance holder that meets the requirements set by the Department, a continuing license or letter of compliance may be issued that remains in effect until surrendered, suspended, revoked, or replaced by a conditional license or letter of compliance.

(c) Inspections. -- The Department shall inspect each child care center operating under a license or a letter of compliance:

   (1) on an announced basis prior to issuing the initial or continuing license or letter of compliance to determine whether applicable requirements are being met; and

   (2) on an unannounced basis at least once during each 12-month period that the license or letter of compliance is in effect to determine whether safe and appropriate child care is being provided.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 711; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1988, ch. 247; 1989, ch. 514, § 2; 2004, ch. 436; 2010, ch. 242.