23Division 2, Required Notifications§746.301. What changes regarding my child-care center must Inotify Licensing about before making the change?

You must notify us in writing before:

(1) Changing the address or location of the child care center [Medium];

(2) Adding to or reducing indoor or outdoor space [Medium];

(3) Reducing the number of toilets or sinks [Medium];

(4) Adding a swimming pool or other permanent body of water [High];

(5) Changing the age range of children to be cared for [Medium-High];

(6) Changing the hours, days, or months of operation [Medium];

(7) Offering new services, relating to minimum standards found in this chapter, such as a

get-well care program, nighttime care, transportation, or field trips [High];

(8) Planned closure of five consecutive days or more, during designated hours of operation,

when the operation is not caring for children, with the exception of nationally recognized

holidays [Medium];

(9) Going out of business [Low]; or

(10) There is a change in ownership of a center as specified in §745.437 of this title (relating

to What is a change in ownership of an operation?). [Medium]

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• As events occur or changes are made to the center, health and safety conditions

may change. Licensing may need to verify that minimum standard rules related to

the changes are in compliance to ensure the continuing safety of children in care.

• Items (2) – (5) require an amended permit before you may provide new services or

change your services. Items (1) and (10) require a new application and permit to

operate.

• Item (10) requires a new application and permit to operate.

• Regarding item (10), a license cannot be bought, sold, or transferred.Revised: December 2025

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