As part of the authorisation procedure or notice of creation, extension or conversion, an on-site visit to the establishment or service is carried out beforehand by the doctor in charge of the maternal and child protection service, or by a doctor or nursery nurse belonging to this service or, failing this, by a qualified professional in the field of early childhood, belonging to this service, whom he delegates.
The purpose of this visit is to assess whether the premises and their layout meet the objectives and conditions defined in article R. 2324-28, taking into account the age and needs of the children being cared for.