section .3200 - standards for two through five star rated Licenses

10a ncac 09 .3201         scope

(a)  This Section shall apply to all child care facilities that have met requirements for a one-star rated license and choose to apply for and earn a rated license of two-stars or higher.

(b)  A child care facility shall be eligible for a rated license of two through five-stars upon application and assessment of compliance with the requirements of this Section.

(c)  No requirement in any component of a two-star or higher rating shall be less than the requirements for a one-star rating described in G.S. 110-91 and this Chapter. Prior to issuance of an initial two through five-star rating, all requirements in G.S. 110-91 and this Chapter shall be met at the time the program is assessed for a higher rating. The requirements for a rated license of two-stars or higher shall be in addition to the standards found in G.S 110-91 and this Chapter.

(d)  Nothing in this Section shall preclude or interfere with the issuance of an administrative action as allowed by G.S. 110, Article 7 and this Chapter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-85(3); 110-88(7); 110-90(4); 143B-168.3; 42 USCS 9858e; 45 CFR 98.45;

Eff. July 1, 2025.