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IN Code § 12-17.2-5-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-32. Grounds for Revocation of Licenses

Sec. 32. (a) The following constitute sufficient grounds for revocation of a license:(1) A determination by the department of child services of child abuse or neglect (as defined in IC 31-9-2-14) by:(A) the licensee;(B) a member of the licensee's household;(C) an employee of the licensee who may be present on the premises of the child care home during operating hours of the child care home; or(D) a volunteer of the licensee who may be present on the premises of the child care home during operating hours of the child care home.(2) A criminal conviction of the licensee, or an employee or volunteer of the licensee who may be present on the premises of the child care home during operating hours of the child care home, of any of the following:(A) A felony:(i) related to the health or safety of a child;(ii) that is a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2);(iii) that is a dangerous felony; or(iv) that is not a felony otherwise described in items (i) through (iii), and less than ten (10) years have elapsed from the date the person was discharged from probation, imprisonment, or parole, whichever discharge date is latest.(B) A misdemeanor related to the health or safety of a child.(C) A misdemeanor for operating a child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4-35, or a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.(D) A misdemeanor for operating a child care home without a license under section 35 of this chapter, or a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.(3) A determination by the division that the licensee made false statements in the licensee's application for licensure.(4) A determination by the division that the licensee made false statements in the records required by the division.(5) A determination by the division that the licensee previously operated a:(A) child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4; or(B) child care home without a license under this chapter.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), if:(1) a license is revoked due to a criminal conviction of:(A) an employee or a volunteer of the licensee's; or(B) a resident of the licensee's household; and(2) the division determines that the:(A) employee or volunteer has been dismissed by the licensee; or(B) member of the licensee's household is no longer a member of the licensee's household;the criminal conviction of the former employee, former volunteer, or former member does not require revocation of a license.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.20; P.L.1-1997, SEC.71; P.L.109-2002, SEC.12; P.L.146-2006, SEC.8; P.L.124-2007, SEC.6; P.L.287-2013, SEC.15; P.L.121-2020, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-33. Disciplinary Sanctions

Sec. 33. (a) A licensee shall operate a child care home in compliance with the rules established under this article and is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under subsection (b) if the division finds that the licensee has violated this article.(b) The division may impose any of the following sanctions when the division finds that a licensee has committed a violation under subsection (a):(1) After complying with the procedural provisions in sections 19 through 22 of this chapter:(A) suspend the license for not more than six (6) months; or(B) revoke the license.(2) Seek civil remedies under section 29 of this chapter.(c) A person may not apply for, and the division may not grant, a license under this chapter less than one (1) year after the date on which the person's previous license under IC 12-17.2-4 or this chapter is revoked. However, the division may waive the one (1) year period at the division's discretion.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.25-2018, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-34. Civil Penalty for Violation of Article

Sec. 34. (a) In addition to the other penalties imposed under this chapter, the division may impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the violation of this article.(b) The division shall deposit the civil penalties collected under this section in the division of family resources child care fund established by IC 12-17.2-2-3.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.103.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-35. Violations of Chapter

Sec. 35. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-36. Prohibition of Care Home Classification for E Building Occupancy

Sec. 36. The fire prevention and building safety commission may not adopt rules that classify a child care home as an E building occupancy classification.As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-37 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-37. Investigation of Abuse or Neglect; Child Care Home

Sec. 37. (a) The department of child services shall conduct an investigation of a claim of abuse or neglect at a child care home.(b) After an investigation under subsection (a), the department of child services shall make a determination of whether or not abuse or neglect occurred at the child care home.(c) If the department of child services makes a determination under IC 31-33-8-12 that abuse or neglect at the child care home is substantiated, the department shall send a copy of its report to the appropriate licensing office at the division.As added by P.L.146-2006, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-1. Licensure of Ministries

Sec. 1. A child care ministry is exempt from licensure under this article if the child care ministry complies with this chapter. However, a child care ministry may apply for licensure. If a license is issued to the child care ministry, the child care ministry shall comply with state laws and rules governing licensure of the type of facility that the ministry operates.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-2. Operation of Unlicensed Ministries; Registration Application and Duration

Sec. 2. (a) An unlicensed child care ministry under section 1 of this chapter may not operate unless the child care ministry has registered with and met the requirements of the division and the department of homeland security. Registration application forms shall be provided by the division and the department of homeland security.(b) A registration application under this section must include a current and valid electronic mail address for the applicant.(c) Registration under this section expires two (2) years after the date of issuance unless revoked, modified to a probationary or suspended status, or voluntarily returned.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.193; P.L.53-2018, SEC.9; P.L.183-2021, SEC.9; P.L.187-2021, SEC.45.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-2.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-2.1. Required Maintenance of Electronic Mail Address

Sec. 2.1. A child care ministry registered under this chapter shall, for the duration of the child care ministry's registration under this chapter, maintain the electronic mail address provided by the child care ministry in the child care ministry's application for registration.As added by P.L.183-2021, SEC.10.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-3. Registration of Licensed Ministries

Sec. 3. The operator of a licensed child care ministry under section 1 of this chapter shall register under section 2 of this chapter at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of the child care ministry's license or ninety (90) days before surrendering the license.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-4. Applicant Inspection; Periodic Inspection of Registered Child Care Ministry

Sec. 4. (a) The division shall inspect a child care ministry for which a registration application is made under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a).(b) The division shall make an inspection of a registered child care ministry:(1) at least semiannually; and(2) additionally as determined necessary by the division, but not more than four (4) inspections per year per child care ministry;to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the rules of the division adopted under IC 12-17.2-2-5(a).As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.16-2006, SEC.6; P.L.53-2018, SEC.10.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-5. Rules for Fire Prevention and Inspection of Unlicensed Ministries

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "primary use of the building" means the occupancy classification that is:(1) most closely related to the intended use of the building; and(2) determined by the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time that the child care ministry is first registered.(b) The state fire marshal shall inspect a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter to ensure that the child care ministry complies with the requirements of subsection (c).(c) Except as provided in the following, a registered child care ministry shall comply with all rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission applicable to the primary use of the building:(1) A registered child care ministry with an occupant load of at least fifty (50) shall do either of the following:(A) Install and maintain a fire alarm system in compliance with the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission.(B) Provide a notice on a form prescribed by the department of homeland security to the parents of each child who attends the ministry stating that the ministry does not have the same level of fire safety protection as a licensed child care center.(2) Each registered child care ministry with an occupant load of less than fifty (50) shall do either of the following:(A) Install and maintain in good operating condition at least one (1) battery operated smoke detector in each room and corridor used by the ministry.(B) Provide a notice on a form prescribed by the department of homeland security to the parents of each child who attends the ministry stating that the ministry does not have the same level of fire safety protection as a licensed child care center.(3) Each registered child care ministry shall comply with the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission concerning fire drills.For purposes of this subsection, occupant load is determined by dividing the total square footage of the area used by the child care ministry by thirty-five (35) and rounding any result that is not a whole number up to the next whole number.(d) The state fire marshal shall make an inspection of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter at least annually.(e) During an inspection, the state fire marshal shall inspect the structure in which the child care ministry is conducted for fire safety and life safety with respect to the structure's primary use.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.159-1995, SEC.2; P.L.1-2006, SEC.194; P.L.187-2021, SEC.46.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-6. Inspection Notices for Unlicensed Ministries

Sec. 6. Upon the completion of the inspections required under this chapter, a notice signed by the inspectors from the division and the department of homeland security shall be issued to the operator of each child care ministry found to be in compliance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous place in the child care ministry, and must be in substantially the following form:"THIS UNLICENSED REGISTERED CHILD CARE MINISTRY has been inspected and complies with state rules concerning health and sanitation in child care ministries.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-7. Notice to Parents and Guardians by Unlicensed Ministries

Sec. 7. The operator of a child care ministry registered under section 2 of this chapter shall provide a notice to the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the child care ministry. The notice must be signed by the parent or guardian when the child is enrolled in the child care ministry and must be kept on file at the child care ministry until two (2) years after the last day the child attends the child care ministry. This notice must be maintained by the child care ministry and made available to the division upon request. The notice must be in the following form:"I understand that this child care ministry is not licensed under the laws of Indiana. However, I understand that this child care ministry must comply with the state rules concerning sanitation and fire and life safety for the primary use of the structure in which it is conducted. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the nutritional and health needs of my child are met while my child is at the child care ministry.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-7.5. Required Annual Certification

Sec. 7.5. (a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains annual certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care ministry.(b) An individual who:(1) is employed; or(2) volunteers;as a caregiver at a child care ministry shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care ministry.As added by P.L.9-2020, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-8. Liability for Injuries to Children

Sec. 8. A child care ministry is not absolved from liability for injury to a child while the child is at the child care ministry if the cause of the injury is negligence or intentional wrongdoing on the part of the child care ministry or an employee of the child care ministry.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-9. Loss of Exemption for Violation of Chapter

Sec. 9. A child care ministry is not exempt under section 1 of this chapter if the operator or an employee of the child care ministry violates this chapter.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-10. Advertising Requirements for Exempt Ministries

Sec. 10. A child care ministry that is exempt from licensing under this chapter must clearly state in all of its paid promotional advertising that the child care ministry is providing child care as an extension of the ministry's church or religious ministry. A child care ministry that is exempt from licensing under this chapter must be referred to in all of its paid promotional advertising as a child care ministry.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-11. Immunization of Children

Sec. 11. (a) The parent or guardian of a child shall, when the child is enrolled in a child care ministry, provide the child care ministry with proof that the child has received the required immunizations against the following:(1) Diphtheria.(2) Whooping cough.(3) Tetanus.(4) Measles.(5) Rubella.(6) Poliomyelitis.(7) Mumps.(b) A child enrolled in a child care ministry may not be required to undergo an immunization required under this section if the parents object for religious reasons. The objection must be:(1) made in writing;(2) signed by the child's parent or guardian; and(3) delivered to the child care ministry.(c) If a physician certifies that a particular immunization required by this section is or may be detrimental to the child's health, the requirements of this section for that particular immunization are inapplicable to that child until the immunization is found to be no longer detrimental to the child's health.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-12. Registration Fees of Division

Sec. 12. (a) The division shall charge a child care ministry a fifty dollar ($50) fee for processing a registration under section 2 of this chapter.(b) The division shall deposit the fees collected under subsection (a) in the division of family resources child care fund established by IC 12-17.2-2-3.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.106.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-13. Registration Fees of Fire Marshal

Sec. 13. (a) The state fire marshal shall charge a child care ministry a fifty dollar ($50) fee for processing a registration under section 2 of this chapter.(b) The state fire marshal shall deposit the fees collected under subsection (a) in the fire and building services fund established by IC 22-12-6-1.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-6-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries|12-17.2-6-14. National Criminal History Check for Employees of Child Care Ministry; Reporting Requirements; Prohibition on Employing Certain Persons

Sec. 14. (a) A child care ministry must do the following:(1) Subject to subsection (c), require, at no expense to the state, an employee or volunteer who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.(2) Report to the division any:(A) police investigations;(B) arrests; and(C) criminal convictions;of which the operator or director of the child care ministry is aware regarding an employee or volunteer described in subdivision (1).(3) Refrain from employing, or allowing to serve as a volunteer, an individual who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry and who:(A) has been convicted of a felony:(i) related to the health or safety of a child;(ii) that is a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2);(iii) that is a dangerous felony; or(iv) that is not a felony otherwise described in items (i) through (iii), and less than ten (10) years have elapsed from the date the person was discharged from probation, imprisonment, or parole, whichever discharge date is latest;(B) has been convicted of a misdemeanor related to the health or safety of a child;(C) has been convicted of a misdemeanor under IC 12-17.2-4-35 for operating a child care center without a license, or of a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child;(D) has been convicted of a misdemeanor under IC 12-17.2-5-35 for operating a child care home without a license, or of a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child; or(E) is a person against whom an allegation of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated under IC 31-33, or under a substantially similar provision in another jurisdiction.(b) A child care ministry shall require an individual described in subsection (a)(1) to apply for a national criminal history background check before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer and every three (3) years thereafter that the individual is continuously employed or allowed to volunteer.(c) A child care ministry that is registered under this chapter on July 1, 2013, shall, at no expense to the state, meet the requirements under subsection (a)(1) not later than July 1, 2014.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.22 and P.L.61-1993, SEC.12; P.L.124-2007, SEC.7; P.L.287-2013, SEC.16; P.L.158-2013, SEC.179; P.L.168-2014, SEC.28; P.L.121-2020, SEC.10.