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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 131 regulatory specialist shall monitor the facility within 60 days to ensure compliance with the health and safety requirements and shall place the completed checklist in the facility’s file. 14.4.27. ECE-CC-14 Family Child Care Facility Information Packet. This packet is sent to applicants who are interested in opening a family child care facility. It provides sufficient information to screen out applicants who are not able or willing to comply with requirements and includes a letter of intent, which applicants are requested to complete and return. 14.4.28. ECE-CC-15 Application to Operate a Family Child Care Facility. This application is to be completed by the owner/operator of a facility at the time of original application and at the time of renewal. The renewal application should be completed and sent to the local DoHS office at least sixty (60) days prior to expiration of a license. 14.4.30. ECE-CC-12 Application for the Approval of In-Home Care. This application is to be completed by the parent receiving the care and by the caregiver. The parent is responsible for returning the application packet to the CCR&R agency. West Virginia does not license or certify this type of child care provider. 14.4.30. ECE-CC-16 Family Child Care Facility Regulations. These rules are to be sent to all applicants who wish to operate a family child care facility once a completed letter of intent is received. Applicants shall notify the DoHS Child Care Worker when they are ready for on-site evaluation of the facility. Rules are also available online at https://DoHS.wv.gov/bfa/ece/Documents/CHILD%20CARE%20POLICY_Final_0426202 2.pdf 14.4.31. ECE-CC-16AFamily Child Care Facility Checklist. This checklist shall be completed during an on-site visit by the child care regulatory specialist during the initial visit to approve the facility and upon renewal of the license. All facilities shall be monitored annually. 14.4.32. DAY-0576 License to Operate a Family Child Care Facility. This PATH generated certificate shall be provided to owner/operators of family child care facilities as verification of licensure. Certificates shall be initial, regular, or provisional. Regular certificates are valid for up to two (2) years unless revoked. Provisional licenses are good for up to six months and may not be consecutively reissued unless the WV State Fire Marshal recommends it. An initial certificate is issued only to new facilities and can be issued for six months. Certificates shall indicate the approved number of children fewer than 24 months and over 24 months, issuing date and expiration date and are signed by the child care regulatory specialist. 14.4.33. ECE-CC-22 Family Child Care Provider Training Record. Providers may use this form to record their training attendance and keep track of hours and core competencies covered,