Religious-sponsored child care facilities (those operated by a church, or school of religious charter) that meet the definition of child care must be regulated. North Carolina General Statute 110-106 allows these types of facilities the option of being issued a license or a notice of compliance. If a religious-sponsored child care center elects to be licensed, they must be in compliance with all of the child care licensing requirements. If the center elects to operate under the provisions of GS 110-106, they will meet all other child care requirements and be issued a “Notice of Compliance.”
Application for a Child Care License/ Application - Facility Profile
Indefinite
GS 110, Article 7
There are requirements related to health, safety & sanitation; health standards for children and staff; number of staff; education and training of staff; Criminal Background Checks are required; building codes; nutrition; age of staff; space available, both indoors and out; activities for children; equipment and supplies; and transportation standards must be met.
Religious sponsored child care facilities operating with a notice of compliance are exempt from G.S. 110-91(8) -staff qualitications, 110-91(11) -staff development and 110-91(12) -developmentally appropriate activities. The use of corporal punishment may be used if the religious sponsored facility files with the agency a notice stating corporal punishment is part of the religious training of its program, and the facility clearly states in its written policy of discipline that corporal punishment is used.
NC Department of Health & Human Services
Child Development
2001 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-
919-527-6335