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ii. Identify the frequency of annual unannounced inspections for licensed center- based providers addressing compliance with health, safety, and fire standards: [ ] Annually. [x] More than once a year. If more than once a year, describe: Licensed providers receive at minimum the required unannounced licensing inspection annually. In addition to those inspections, licensing staff also conduct unannounced monitoring visits and complaint investigations to monitor for health and safety compliance with rules and regulations. [ ] Other. If other, describe: iii. Does the Lead Agency implement a differential monitoring approach when monitoring licensed center-based providers? [x] Yes. If yes, describe how the differential monitoring approach is representative of the full complement of health and safety requirements. The Lead Agency uses differential monitoring in their inspections of child care learning centers. Providers receive an annual, on-site licensing study where all rules, including fire safety, are evaluated. Providers also receive on-site monitoring visits where core rules (rules the Lead Agency has identified as having the greatest impact on health and safety) are evaluated, in addition to any rules cited at the previous visit. Additional follow-up visits or complaint investigations may also be conducted during which certain identified rules are evaluated. [ ] No. If no, describe: iv. Identify which department or agency is responsible for completing the inspections for licensed center-based providers. Statewide licensing inspectors in the Child Care Services division within the Lead Agency are responsible for completing inspections. b. Licensed CCDF family child care providers i. Does your pre-licensure inspection for licensed family child care homes assess compliance with health standards, safety standards, and fire standards? [x] Yes. [ ] No. If no, describe: ii. Identify the frequency of annual unannounced inspections for licensed family child care homes addressing compliance with health, safety, and fire standards: [ ] Annually. [x] More than once a year. If more than once a year, describe: Licensed providers receive at minimum the required unannounced licensing inspection annually. In addition to those inspections, licensing staff also conduct unannounced monitoring visits and complaint investigations to monitor for health and safety compliance with rules and regulations. [ ] Other. If other, describe: iii. Does the Lead Agency implement a differential monitoring approach when