Which process allows a child care facility to operate under provisional status?

The correct choice, provisional licensing or registration, refers to a specific process authorized under regulations that lets a child care facility operate while meeting certain conditions or until full compliance is achieved. This status allows facilities to provide services while undergoing inspections or completing necessary requirements, such as training for staff or obtaining additional health and safety certifications.

Provisional licensing is particularly beneficial because it enables facilities to begin serving children and families while they work through the steps necessary to obtain full licensing. This process often includes close monitoring by regulatory agencies, ensuring that the facility is actively making improvements and adhering to safety and quality standards.

In contrast, temporary licensing generally does not apply specifically to child care facilities in the same regulatory context, while conditional approval might suggest a temporary or limited acceptance under specific circumstances without the same active monitoring feature that comes with provisional licensing. Interim certification is less common in child care contexts and typically applies to other certification processes, such as professional qualifications.