Under licensure requirements, when is a license not required?

Under licensure requirements, when is a license not required?

• A. In school sites exclusively serving children who attend the school during the day.
• B. In all school sites.
• C. Only for centers serving infants.
• D. If run by volunteers.

Answer: (A)

Licensing exemptions apply when a program is part of a public school and operates on the school campus serving only students who attend that school during the day. In this setup, the program is considered an extension of the school, not a separate child care facility, so no separate license is required. If any condition changes—serving children from other schools or the general public, operating outside the school day, or being run as a private center (even by volunteers)—licensing would be necessary. Always check your state’s specific rules, as exemptions can vary.

Licensing exemptions apply when a program is part of a public school and operates on the school campus serving only students who attend that school during the day. In this setup, the program is considered an extension of the school, not a separate child care facility, so no separate license is required. If any condition changes—serving children from other schools or the general public, operating outside the school day, or being run as a private center (even by volunteers)—licensing would be necessary. Always check your state’s specific rules, as exemptions can vary.