The time frame for a hearing on that action has been reduced by the new law from 90 to 30 days for revocations and from 60 to 30 days for denials. Civil Penalties Civil penalties may be levied against child care agencies that violate licensing laws and regulations. Rules are being developed that will identify the penalty for specific violations. The department can seek an injunction against child care agencies operating illegally. The injunction would prevent them from continuing to operate.
Injunctions can be part of, or separate from other enforcement actions, such as summary suspension.
Background checks will not actually be required until we have the system to process the checks in place. We will notify providers when we are ready to proceed. Criminal background checks will be required for all new employees, substitutes, and operators. A completed background check is not necessary to begin employment, but a fingerprint check form must be completed and submitted within 10 days after employment begins, and continued employment is based on the results of the fingerprint and background checks. Individuals over age 15 that reside in the child care facility are also subject to criminal background checks.