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Child Care Licensing
Handbook Revision, July 1, 2017
This revision of the Licensing Policy and Procedures Handbook was published on July 1, 2017. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Time Frames for Abuse and Neglect Investigations (PATS 10052)
Revisions to appendix 6000-1 and 6831 and the addition of new appendix 6000-2.
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6831 Rejecting and Resubmitting the Investigation for Minor Documentation Errors
Appendix 6000-1: Investigator Time Frames for Investigations
Appendix 6000-2: Supervisor and Secondary Approver Time Frames for Abuse and Neglect Investigations