May you place a child for babysitting, overnight care, or respite care in a home Licensing does not regulate, and if so, under what conditions?

• A. Yes, if the provider is not subject to regulation by Licensing and meets your agency's policy requirements
• B. Yes, regardless of policy
• C. No, never
• D. Yes, only if the child is under 6

Answer: (A)

Placements in a home that Licensing does not regulate are allowed only when the provider is not subject to Licensing oversight and the agency’s own policy requirements are met. The agency has the responsibility to ensure safety and accountability through its policies, even for unregulated homes. If the provider is outside Licensing regulation, the agency can still approve the placement as long as it follows its policies—such as background checks, home safety evaluations, supervision plans, and the caregiver’s qualifications as defined by the agency. This is why this option is best: it recognizes that unregulated settings can be used if the agency maintains control through its policies.

The other ideas don’t fit because they either ignore policy requirements, deny any possibility of unregulated-home placements, or rely on an age rule that isn’t the determining factor in licensing terms.