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Provides information on registration and licensing of child care providers and also handles complaints about child care providers and additional technical assistance. State agency responsible for: Registering of state certified child care homes for 4, 5 or 6 children not related to caregiver Inspection of care care homes Licensing of group child care homes (7 to 12 children) Licensing of child care centers

Establish and enforce health, safety and program standards for foster homes, review applications for licenses, issue or deny licenses, inspect facilities for compliance and revoke licenses or bring disciplinary action for noncompliance.

Establishes and enforces health, safety and program standards for foster homes, reviews applications for licenses, issues or denies licenses, inspects facilities for compliance, and revokes licenses or brings disciplinary action for noncompliance.

Since its inception in 2007, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has focused on creating opportunities for the commonwealthâ??s youngest children to develop and learn to their fullest potential. This goal is accomplished through a framework of supports and systems that help ensure that children and their families have access to high quality services. OCDEL works with many partners to create opportunities for the commonwealthâ??s children. Parents, schools, child care, early intervention, Head Start, libraries, community organizations and other stakeholders have joined with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning to provide high quality early childhood programs and effective prevention strategies to mitigate challenges faced by families that affect school readiness and academic success. OCDEL strives to build a strong foundation for children, starting in infancy, through the establishment of a statewide standard for excellence in early care and education and the creation

Responsible for childcare facilities. Concerns or complaints about childcare providers.

Overseeks standards for licensure, complaints/questions concerning a faciliyt/regulation.