What is required of child care facilities regarding the display of their license?

Child care facilities are required to display their license in a public area to ensure that it is easily visible to parents, guardians, and visitors. This requirement serves multiple purposes: it provides transparency about the facility's licensing status, assures parents that the facility meets regulatory standards, and fosters trust in the services being provided.

By having the license displayed in a prominent location, the facility confirms its compliance with state or local regulations, allowing parents to verify that it is authorized to operate and care for children. This practice also promotes accountability within the facility, as it makes its licensing status readily available for anyone to see.

The other options do not fulfill the requirement: simply providing the license upon request would not ensure that all interested parties can easily verify the facility's licensing status. Storing the license in administrative files restricts access to the information and does not foster transparency. Posting the license on the website, while beneficial as supplementary information, does not replace the need for a physical display in a public area where immediate verification can take place.