The Director’s approval is granted by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency, after obtaining the opinion of the Prefect, before he takes up his duties.
Approval may only be granted if it is clear from the application, which has been compiled and examined in accordance with the provisions of articles R. 2321-19 and R. 2321-20 below, and from the character tests carried out on the applicant and any members of his or her family who are to reside in the establishment, that :
1° The applicant offers the guarantees of good character, health and professional competence necessary to ensure the care and education of children, as well as the smooth running of an establishment ;
2° The persons in the applicant’s family offer every guarantee of good character and that their state of health is not likely to put the children at risk.