Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 86518 - Application for a License
(a) Prior to filing an application, the
applicant shall attend a crisis nursery orientation provided by the Department.
(1) The orientation shall cover, but not be
limited to, the following areas:
(A)
Completion of the application for license.
(B) Scope of operation subject to regulation
by the Department.
(2) An
applicant who is already licensed for a crisis nursery shall not be required to
attend an orientation if the last orientation attended was for a crisis nursery
and was within two (2) years of the next scheduled orientation.
(3) An applicant applying for more than one
crisis nursery license shall be required to attend only one
orientation.
(b) An
applicant desiring to obtain a license shall file with the Department a
verified application on form LIC 200.
(c) Additional documents supporting the
application shall contain the following:
(1)
A copy of the articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws.
(2) The name, title and principal business
address of each officer, executive director and member of the governing
board.
(3) A signed form, LIC 165
from each member of the board of directors.
(4) Each member of the board of directors,
executive director, and any officer shall list the name of facilities that they
have been licensed to operate, employed by or a member of the board of the
directors, executive director or an officer.
(5) Information required by Health and Safety
Code Section 1520(e).
(6)
Procedures for responding to incidents and complaints, as follows:
(A) The crisis nursery shall provide a
procedure approved by the Department for immediate response to incidents and
complaints. This procedure shall include a method of assuring that the person
designated by the proposed licensee is notified of the incident, has personally
investigated the matter, and notifies the person making the complaint or
reporting the incident of action taken or a reason why no action needs to be
taken.
(B) In order to assure the
opportunity for complaints to be made directly to the person designated by the
proposed licensee, and available to meet residents and learn of problems in the
neighborhood, the crisis nursery shall establish a fixed time on a weekly basis
when the person designated by the proposed licensee will be
present.
(7) Name,
address and telephone number of the city or county fire department, the
district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal's Office
having jurisdiction in the area where the crisis nursery is located.
(8) A plan of operation as specified in
Section 86522(b).
(A) The description of the children served
shall include categories including, but not limited to, children with
developmental disabilities, mental disorders, or physical
handicaps.
(9) A
financial plan of operation on forms LIC 401, LIC 403, LIC 403A, and LIC 404 or
a financial statement that contains the same information as on these forms.
(A) Start-up funds shall be available and
shall include funds for the first three months of operation.
1. The Department shall have the authority to
require written verification of the availability of the
funds.
(B) Start-up funds
shall be independent of prospective fees. In cases of a change of ownership,
expected income from current placements shall be considered.
(C) Start-up funds shall not include funds
designated for or used for construction costs.
(10) A written plan for training of staff and
volunteers, as specified in Section
86565.
(11) A written plan for activities as
specified in Section
86579, Planned
Activities.
(12) The name and
residence and mailing addresses of the crisis nursery administrator, a
description of the administrator's background and qualifications, and
documentation verifying required education and experience
requirements.
(13) Fingerprint
images as specified in Section
86519, Criminal Record
Clearance.
(14) Information
required by Health and Safety Code Section 1522.1.
(15) The fee for processing the application,
as specified in Section
86536(a).
(16) Other information required pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 1520(g).
(d) The applicant shall cooperate in
providing verification or documentation requested by the Department.
(e) The application shall be signed by the
chief executive officer or authorized representative.
(f) The application shall be filed with the
Department's Children's Residential Program licensing office that serves the
geographical area where the crisis nursery is located.
Notes
2. New section refiled 2-23-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-23-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-25-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-2007 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-2007 and disapproved 8-7-2007; Notice of Disapproval of Certificate of Compliance and Order of Deletion filed 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).
4. New section refiled 8-7-2007 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and is exempt from OAL review and approval. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-5-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-7-2007 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2007 and filed 12-31-2007 (Register 2008, No. 1).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1516, 1520, 1522, 1522.1, 1523.1 and 1524.5, Health and Safety Code.
2. New section refiled 2-23-2007 as an emergency; operative 2-23-2007 (Register 2007, No. 8). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, exempt from review by OAL. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-25-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-23-2007 order transmitted to OAL 6-25-2007 and disapproved 8-7-2007; Notice of Disapproval of Certificate of Compliance and Order of Deletion filed 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32).
4. New section refiled 8-7-2007 as an emergency; operative 8-7-2007 (Register 2007, No. 32). Pursuant to Statutes 2004, chapter 664, section 11 (SB 855) this regulatory action is deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and is exempt from OAL review and approval. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-5-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 8-7-2007 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 11-21-2007 and filed 12-31-2007 (Register 2008, No. 1).
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