# Definitions - Resource and Referral Program

(a) “Probation” means the period of time that a licensed child care facility is required to comply with specific terms and conditions set forth by the California Department of Social Services in order to stay or postpone revocation of the facility's license.&#x20;

(b) “Revocation” means an administrative action taken by the California Department of Social Services to void or rescind the license of a child care facility because of serious or chronic violations of licensing laws or regulations by the facility.&#x20;

(c) “Temporary suspension” means an administrative action taken by the California Department of Social Services that immediately suspends a facility license.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8212 and 8226, Education Code; and Sections 1596.773, 1596.885 and 1596.886, Health and Safety Code.


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