Section 1597.13 Of Article 3. Administration From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.5. >> Article 3.

. The department and any local agency with which it contracts for the licensing of day care centers shall grant or deny an application for license within 30 days after receipt of all appropriate licensing application materials, as determined by the department, after a site visit has been completed and the facility has been found to be in compliance with licensing standards. The department shall conduct an initial site visit within 30 days after the receipt of all appropriate licensing application materials.