Recommendation

Number

Page

Number

Recommendation

Summary

Party

Addressed

Agency

Response

1

22

The Legislature should consider making licensers permanent, benefited positions.

Legislature

Agree

2

27

The licensing unit needs to develop appropriate standards for caseload and workload.

DFS

Partially Agree

3

32

The licensing unit should configure its computer system to provide program-level information.

DFS

Agree

4

37

DFS needs to take the lead in developing a workable process for enforcement of licensure.

DFS

Agree

5

43

The licensing unit should develop a policies and procedures manual.

DFS

Agree

6

51

The different entities currently involved in inspecting childcare facilities should continue to conduct separate inspections.

DFS/ Other

Agree

7

54

The Legislature should consider options to eliminate barriers to childcare supply.

Legislature

Agree

8

68

The Legislature should consider authorizing a task force to begin addressing larger childcare issues.

Legislature

Agree