| A | B |
|---|
| Mandatory | Required |
| License | Permit issued by NC Div. of Child Devel. to facility which meets state standards |
| Licensing agency | NC Div. of Child Devel. issues licenses and enforces licensing laws |
| Child care program | Child care center or home operated by an owner |
| Licensee | A person granted permission to operate a child care facility |
| Operator | A person held legally responsible for a child care business |
| Issuance | The process of giving an operator a license or permit |
| Pre-licensing | Activities that take place before a license is granted |
| Zoning requirements | Laws affecting approval of locations of businesses |
| Compliance | The process of doing as requested |
| Notice of compliance | Permit issued to a religious-sponsored child care facility |
| Early childhood environmental rating scale (ECERS) | Evaluation instrument for quality in centers for children 2 1/2 to 5 yrs |
