1. Introduce presenters.
The purpose of this training is to provide you with an overview of what the Applicant Services Unit does and how we all work together in CCS.

2. Applicant Services Unit
Lisa Chandler – Manager
Chrissy Clayton- Coordinator
Shaheedah El Admin-Administrative Assistant
Northeast Area:
Shyreeta Hicks
Iko Blackmon
Northwest Area:
Margaret Pringle
Wakisha Newton
Southwest:
Vacant
Southeast:
Brianne Walters
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4. Primary Tasks of ASU New Licensure for CCLC FCCLH Licensing
Changes of Ownership
Change of Locations (CCLC and FCCLH)
All initial CCLC/GDCH applicants MUST attend the Licensure Orientation Meeting. The LOM certificate expires two years from the date of attendance.
FDCH applicants must attend an ROM and the ROM certificates do not expire.
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5. Licensure Application Process
Starting Point: Attend LOM training
Submit Application Part A along w/ Floor, Site and Operation Plans w/ checklists
(Acknowledgment letter will be ed to you)
Assigned to & Reviewed by
(Proceed or repeat)
ASU Consultant
Submit Part B Application and other documentation
Review Rule Checklist via phone; Schedule Initial Visit
Conduct Initial Licensing Study on-site (ILS)
Begin operating as a Licensed Facility* & pay fee within 30 days
Submit Annual License renewal fee
As you have already attended the LOM, this is just a review of the process and time lines for applications. Please note it is not realistic for a new facility to become licensed in a month.
-Discuss new construction- we encourage the applicant to go ahead and submit part A. This will allow time for any needed modifications during building. With existing buildings, the applicant is responsible for bringing the facility up to the most recent licensing rules and regulations prior to being granted PTO.
-Plans reviewed on first come / first received basis.
*NOTE: You are not allowed to provide care until PTO (permission-to-operate) is granted.
Licensure Application Process
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6. Complete Application Part A (3 pages)
Part A Requirements:
Complete Application Part A (3 pages)
Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of incorporation
Zoning verification
Signed Lease Agreement for facility
LOM Certificate
Affidavit of Lawful Presence
What items are submitted with Part A of the application? List out your thoughts on chart paper
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7. Part A Requirements Cont.
Notarized CRC application for director, if director is listed on application
Complete, readable floor plan w/ completed FP checklist
Complete, readable site plan q/ completed site plan checklist
Operation plan materials w/operation plan checklist
Large stamped, self addressed envelope
Sonya reviews the packet to ensure the above items are present. If all of the items are present, the application is then assigned to an ASU consultant who then conducts the in-depth review of all of the items.
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8. Part B Requirements: Completed Part B application
Completed vehicle inspection
State Fire Marshall’s report showing recommendation for a CO
Building Inspector’s report or CO
Results of CRC check on director AND ALL hired staff
Confirmation of city water/sewer or water/septic tank approval and capacity
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9. Part B Cont.
If food is catered: food permit & current health inspection with graded score
Copy of Director’s Education qualifications
40 hour director’s training certificate
Completed ILS Staff Profile form
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10. Initial Licensing Study (ILS)
Scheduled with the applicant
There cannot be ANY Medium Core Rule Citations
No more than three (3) Low Core Rule Citations
No more than five (5) Non-Core Rule Citations
Any questions?
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11. FCCLH Application Process
Starting Point: Attend FCLH LOM training
Submit Registration Application and all other required documentation
Reviewed in Atlanta office then assigned to ASU Consultant if Approved
ed and/or contacted by phone by ASU Consultant to review for visit
ILS Visit scheduled
Conduct Initial Licensing Study on-site (ILS)
Submit License fee & begin operating as a Licensed Facility
Submit License renewal fee
The process is similar for FDCH applicants. This process takes less time than an Initial CCLC or GDCH.
FCCLH Application Process
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12. FCCLH Application Submission
Checklist
Completed FDCH Rules and Regulations Checklist
Complete Application
Notarized Citizenship Affidavit with Verifiable Documentation
ROM Training Certificate (Does NOT expire)
Copy of First Aid/CPR cards
Training Certificates documenting ten Pre-Service training hours
Verification of Education Credential & Official Transcripts
Disclosure forms Part I and II
Zoning Letter
Lease Agreement if applicable
Business License
Floor Plan Template
These are the required items for the submission of an FDCH application.

13. Change of Ownerships Discuss time line for a CoO.
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14. Application Requirements for CoOs
Complete CoO Application
Documentation of Transfer of Ownership
Buyer/seller agreement (notarized)
Corporation Documentation
Citizenship affidavit and supporting documents
Satisfactory FP result for Director, less than 12 months old AND 100% of staff (for Temporary License)
This application is vetted prior to being assigned to an ASU consultant
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