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IN Code § 12-17.2-4-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-7. Investigations of Applicants

Sec. 7. The division shall investigate a person seeking licensure to determine whether the person is in compliance with this article and the rules adopted under this article. The investigation shall be conducted at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner, in announced or unannounced visits. Activities may include onsite inspections, record reading, observation, and interviewing. The division may require that evidence of compliance with the rules be presented in a form and manner specified in the rules.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-8. Issuance of Licenses

Sec. 8. The division shall issue a license to a person who meets all of the license requirements when an investigation shows the applicant to be in compliance under this article.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-9. Eligibility for Variances

Sec. 9. A child care center may be eligible to receive a variance from the requirements of this chapter by complying with IC 12-17.2-2-10.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-10. Denial of Licenses

Sec. 10. (a) The division shall deny a license if an applicant fails to meet the requirements for a license.(b) The division shall provide the applicant with written notice, sent by electronic mail to the electronic mail address provided by the applicant in the application, that the application has been denied. The division shall include in the notice the reasons for the denial and a request that the applicant confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail sent to an electronic mail address specified in the notice. If the applicant does not confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail not later than three (3) working days after the division sends the notice, the division shall provide the notice to the applicant by certified mail or personal service.(c) An administrative hearing concerning the denial of a license shall be provided upon written request by the applicant. The request must be made within thirty (30) calendar days after:(1) the applicant confirms receipt of the notice sent by electronic mail under subsection (b); or(2) the division:(A) mails the notice to the applicant; or(B) provides the notice to the applicant by personal service;under subsection (b).(d) The administrative hearing shall be scheduled within sixty (60) calendar days after receiving the written request.(e) The administrative hearing shall be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.(f) The division shall issue a decision within sixty (60) calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.183-2021, SEC.3.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-11. Investigation of Unlicensed Premises

Sec. 11. The division shall investigate any premises that the division has reason to believe are being used for child care without a license in circumstances where a license is required.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-12. Expiration, Transferability, Display, and Renewal of Licenses; Other Information

Sec. 12. (a) A license for a child care center expires two (2) years after the date of issuance, unless revoked, modified to a probationary or suspended status, or voluntarily returned.(b) A license issued under this chapter:(1) is not transferable;(2) applies only to the licensee and the location stated in the application; and(3) remains the property of the division.(c) A current license shall be publicly displayed.(d) When a licensee submits a timely application for renewal, the current license shall remain in effect until the division issues a license or denies the application.(e) A licensee shall publicly display and make available, as a handout, written documentation of:(1) any changes in the status of the licensee's license;(2) a telephone number and an Internet site where information may be obtained from the division concerning:(A) the current status of the licensee's license;(B) any complaints filed with the division concerning the licensee; and(C) violations of this article by the licensee; and(3) a telephone number of the office of the Indiana child care resource and referral program of the county in which the child care center is located.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.241-2003, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-13. Provisional Licenses

Sec. 13. (a) The division may grant a provisional license to an applicant who is not able to demonstrate compliance with a rule because the child care center is not in full operation.(b) A provisional license shall be granted for a limited period not to exceed one (1) year and is subject to review every three (3) months.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.13.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-14. Probationary Licenses

Sec. 14. (a) The division may grant a probationary license to a licensee who is temporarily unable to comply with a rule if:(1) the noncompliance does not present an immediate threat to the health and well-being of the children;(2) the licensee files a plan with the division or the state fire marshal to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period; and(3) the division or state fire marshal approves the plan.(b) A probationary license is valid for not more than six (6) months. The division may extend a probationary license for one (1) additional period of six (6) months.(c) An existing license is invalidated when a probationary license is issued.(d) At the expiration of the probationary license, the division shall reinstate the original license to the end of the original term of the license, issue a new license, or revoke the license.(e) Upon receipt of a probationary license, the licensee shall return to the division the previously issued license.(f) The division shall:(1) upon issuing a probationary license under this section, provide written notice to the licensee that the division will provide the notice required under subdivision (2); and(2) not more than seven (7) days after issuing a probationary license under this section, publish notice under IC 5-3-1 and provide written notice to the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the child care center of the:(A) issuance of the probationary license; and(B) reason for the issuance of the probationary license.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.241-2003, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-15. Inspections

Sec. 15. The division and the state fire marshal shall do the following:(1) Make annual onsite inspections.(2) Keep written records of their monitoring activities and inspections.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-16. Cooperation by Licensees

Sec. 16. The licensee shall cooperate with the division and the state fire marshal in carrying out these activities, including permitting the division and the state fire marshal to conduct announced or unannounced inspections.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-17. Unscheduled Visits by Parents and Guardians

Sec. 17. Unscheduled visits by a custodial parent or guardian of a child shall be permitted at any time the child care center is in operation.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-17.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-17.5. Supervision of Children

Sec. 17.5. A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensee's care is continually supervised by a caregiver.As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.27.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-18. Records

Sec. 18. (a) A licensee shall keep records regarding each child in the control and care of the licensee as the division requires and shall report to the division, upon request, the facts the division requires with reference to children.(b) The division shall keep records regarding children and facts learned about children and their parents or relatives confidential.(c) The following are permitted access to records regarding children and facts learned about children:(1) A state agency involved in the licensing of the child care center.(2) A legally mandated child protection agency.(3) A law enforcement agency.(4) An agency having the legal responsibility to care for a child placed at the child care center.(5) The parent, guardian, or custodian of the child at the child care center.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-18.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-18.1. Immunizations

Sec. 18.1. (a) After December 31, 2002, a licensee shall maintain and annually update documentation provided by the physician of each child who is cared for in a child care center where the licensee provides child care that the child has received complete age appropriate immunizations, including:(1) conjugated pneumococcal vaccine; and(2) varicella vaccine or a demonstrated immunity to varicella.The state department of health shall determine for each age level the immunizations that constitute complete age appropriate immunizations.(b) A licensee meets the requirement of subsection (a) if:(1) a child's parent:(A) objects to immunizations for religious reasons; and(B) provides documentation of the parent's objection;(2) the child's physician provides documentation of a medical reason the child should not be immunized; or(3) the child's physician provides documentation that the child is currently in the process of receiving complete age appropriate immunizations;and the licensee maintains and annually updates the documentation provided by the parent or physician under this subsection.As added by P.L.121-2002, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.18-2003, SEC.28.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-18.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-18.5. Duties of Child Care Centers Regarding Missing Child Reports

Sec. 18.5. (a) Upon receiving a report under IC 31-36-1-4, a child care center shall thoroughly inspect the report. If the child care center finds that a child on the report required under IC 31-36-1-4 is enrolled at the child care center, the child care center shall immediately notify the Indiana clearinghouse for information on missing children and missing endangered adults.(b) Upon receiving a report under IC 31-36-1-4, a child care center shall attach a notice to the child's enrollment records stating that the child has been reported missing. The child care center shall remove the notice when the center is notified under IC 31-36-2-6 that the child has been found.(c) If a request for the enrollment records of a missing child is received, the child care center shall:(1) obtain:(A) the name, address, and telephone number of the person making the request; and(B) the reason that the person is requesting the school records; and(2) immediately notify the Indiana clearinghouse for information on missing children and missing endangered adults.(d) The child care center may not issue a copy of the enrollment records of a child reported missing without authorization from the Indiana clearinghouse for information on missing children and missing endangered adults and may not inform the person making the request that a notice that the child has been reported missing has been attached to the child's records.As added by P.L.12-1994, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.67; P.L.43-2009, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-18.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-18.7. Violations Posing Immediate Threat to Life or Well-Being of Child; Orders

Sec. 18.7. (a) The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a list of violations of this article that would pose an immediate threat to the life or well-being of a child in the care of a licensee.(b) If an employee or agent of the division determines that a violation described in subsection (a) exists, the division shall:(1) issue an emergency or another temporary order under IC 4-21.5-4 requiring the licensee to immediately cease operation of the child care center; and(2) contact the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the child care center to inform the parent or guardian:(A) that the division has issued an order to require the licensee to cease operation of the child care center; and(B) of the reason for the order to cease operation;pending the outcome of proceedings conducted under sections 20 through 22 of this chapter.(c) An emergency or another temporary order issued by an employee or agent of the division must be approved by the director.(d) An approval under subsection (c) may be communicated orally to the employee or agent issuing the order. However, the division shall maintain a written record of the approval.(e) The list established under subsection (a) must include the presence of firearms, ammunition, or other weapons in a place that is accessible to a child in the care of a licensee.As added by P.L.241-2003, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.25-2018, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-19. Notice of Enforcement Actions; Informal Meetings

Sec. 19. (a) Except as provided in section 18.7 or 29 of this chapter, the division shall give a licensee thirty (30) calendar days written notice of an enforcement action. The division shall send the notice by electronic mail to the electronic mail address provided in the licensee's application for the license, and include in the notice a request that the licensee confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail sent to an electronic mail address specified in the notice. If the licensee does not confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail not later than three (3) working days after the division sends the notice, the division shall provide the notice to the licensee by certified mail or personal service.(b) The licensee shall also be provided with the opportunity for an informal meeting with the division. The licensee must request the meeting within ten (10) working days after:(1) the licensee confirms receipt of the notice sent by electronic mail under subsection (a); or(2) the division:(A) mails the notice to the licensee; or(B) provides the notice to the licensee by personal service;under subsection (a).As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.241-2003, SEC.10; P.L.183-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-20. Administrative Hearings

Sec. 20. (a) An administrative hearing concerning the decision of the division to impose a sanction under this chapter shall be provided upon a written request by the child care center. The request must be made within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving notice under section 18.7 or 19 of this chapter. The written request must be made separately from an informal meeting request made under section 19 of this chapter.(b) The administrative hearing shall be held within sixty (60) calendar days after receiving the written request.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.241-2003, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-21. Procedure for Administrative Hearings

Sec. 21. A hearing requested under section 20 of this chapter shall be held in accordance with IC 4-21.5-3.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-22. Issuance of Decisions

Sec. 22. The division shall issue a decision within sixty (60) calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-23. Cessation of Operations Upon Suspension of License

Sec. 23. If a license is suspended, a licensed child care center shall cease operation and may not display the license.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-24 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-24. Reinstatement of Suspended Licenses

Sec. 24. To reinstate a suspended license the following must occur:(1) The licensee must, within thirty (30) days of the notice of the suspension, submit a plan of corrective action to the division for approval.(2) The plan must outline the steps and timetable for immediate correction of the violations that caused the division to suspend the license.(3) The division must approve the plan.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-25 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-25. Actions of Division Following Suspensions of Licenses

Sec. 25. Following the suspension, the division shall do one (1) of the following:(1) Reinstate the license for the term of the original license.(2) Revoke the license.(3) Issue a new license.(4) Deny a reapplication.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-26 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-26. Cessation of Operations Upon Revocation of License

Sec. 26. A child care center shall cease operation when the license of the child care center is revoked.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-27 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-27. Notice of License Revocation or Suspension

Sec. 27. (a) After a license is revoked or suspended, the division shall publish notice under IC 5-3-1 and notify in writing each person responsible for the children in care that the license has been revoked or suspended.(b) The written notice shall be sent to the last known address of the person responsible for the child in care and shall state that the license of the child care center has been revoked or suspended.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.241-2003, SEC.12.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-28 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-28. Judicial Review

Sec. 28. A final decision of the division made after a hearing is subject to judicial review under IC 4-21.5-5.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-29 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-29. Investigation of Unlicensed Facilities; Injunctions; Civil Penalties; Removal of Children

Sec. 29. (a) The division shall investigate a report of an unlicensed child care center and report the division's findings to the attorney general and to the division's attorney and the prosecuting attorney in the county where the child care center is located.(b) The attorney general or the division's attorney may do the following:(1) Seek the issuance of a search warrant to assist in the investigation.(2) File an action for injunctive relief to stop the operation of a child care center if there is reasonable cause to believe that:(A) the child care center is operating without a license required under this article; or(B) a licensee's noncompliance with this article and the rules adopted under this article creates an imminent danger of serious bodily injury to a child or an imminent danger to the health of a child.(3) Seek in a civil action a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day a child care center is operating without a license required under this article.(c) The division may provide for the removal of children from child care centers described in subsection (b).(d) An opportunity for an informal meeting with the division shall be available after the injunctive relief is ordered.(e) The civil penalties collected under this section shall be deposited in the division of family resources child care fund established by IC 12-17.2-2-3.(f) Section 34 of this chapter does not apply to the civil penalties imposed under this section.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.98; P.L.1-2007, SEC.123.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-30 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-30. Expiration of Injunctions for Operation Without a License

Sec. 30. A court order granted under section 29(b)(2)(A) of this chapter expires when the child care center is issued a license.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-31 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-31. Expiration of Injunctions for Creation of Imminent Danger

Sec. 31. A court order granted under section 29(b)(2)(B) of this chapter expires upon the later of the following:(1) Sixty (60) calendar days after the order is issued.(2) When a final division decision is issued under sections 20 through 22 of this chapter if notice of an enforcement action is issued under section 19 of this chapter.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.