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IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-10. Fire Safety Requirements

Sec. 10. (a) A facility where a provider operates a child care program must have two (2) exits that:(1) do not require passage through a:(A) garage; or(B) storage area;where hazardous materials are stored;(2) are not windows;(3) are on different sides of the facility;(4) are not blocked; and(5) are operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge.(b) A provider shall:(1) conduct monthly documented fire drills:(A) in accordance with the rules of the fire prevention and building safety commission; and(B) that include complete evacuation of all:(i) children; and(ii) adults who provide child care;in the facility;(2) maintain documentation of all fire drills conducted during the immediately preceding twelve (12) month period, including:(A) the date and time of the fire drill;(B) the name of the individual who conducted the fire drill;(C) the weather conditions at the time of the fire drill; and(D) the amount of time required to fully evacuate the facility; and(3) maintain a two and one-half (2 1/2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher:(A) on each floor of the facility; and(B) in the kitchen area of the facility;in each facility where the provider operates a child care program.As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.131-2002, SEC.2; P.L.18-2003, SEC.20.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-11. Safety

Sec. 11. (a) A provider shall provide for a safe environment by ensuring that no conditions exist in or on the grounds of the facility where the provider operates a child care program that would endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the children, including ensuring that the following items are placed in areas that are inaccessible to the children in the provider's care:(1) Firearms, ammunition, and other weapons.(2) Poisons, chemicals, bleach, and cleaning materials.(3) Medications.(b) A provider shall do the following with respect to transporting children away from the facility where the provider operates a child care program:(1) Obtain written permission from the child's parent or legal guardian to transport the child.(2) Ensure that the child is transported only by an employee or a volunteer who:(A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age;(B) holds a valid driver's license; and(C) transports the child in a properly licensed and insured motor vehicle.As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.225-2013, SEC.14; P.L.25-2018, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-11.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-11.1. Immunizations

Sec. 11.1. (a) After December 31, 2002, a provider shall maintain and annually update documentation provided by the physician of each child who is cared for in a facility where the provider operates a child care program 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 provider 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 provider maintains and annually updates the documentation provided by the parent or physician under this subsection.As added by P.L.121-2002, SEC.1 and P.L.131-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.18-2003, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-12.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-12.5. Safe Sleeping Practices; Violations; Penalties

Sec. 12.5. (a) A provider that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; and(2) ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.(b) If a provider violates subsection (a), the division may do the following with respect to each violation determined during an inspection of the facility where the provider operates a child care program:(1) On the first inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, issue a formal warning letter stating the division's intent to take administrative action and impose a civil penalty for any future violation.(2) On the second inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, impose a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) for each violation determined during the inspection.(3) On the third inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, impose a civil penalty of seventy-five dollars ($75) for each violation determined during the inspection.(4) On the fourth inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period:(A) decertify the provider for not more than six (6) months; and(B) impose a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation determined during the inspection.(5) On the fifth inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period:(A) decertify the provider for one (1) year; and(B) impose a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation determined during the inspection.(c) The division shall send to the provider written notice:(1) of an action taken under subsection (b), specifying the reason for the action and amount of any monetary civil penalty; and(2) that failure to pay any monetary civil penalty may result in decertification of the provider for not more than two (2) years.(d) The division shall deposit all civil penalties collected under this section in the division of family resources child care fund established by IC 12-17.2-2-3.(e) In addition to the actions described in subsection (b), the division may seek further disciplinary action provided for under this article, as determined by the director.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-13. Local Step Ahead Councils

Sec. 13. A local step ahead council may not require a child care ministry to meet any minimum standards in addition to the standards described in this chapter unless the additional standards are approved by the:(1) general assembly; or(2) division.As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-14. Administrative Review

Sec. 14. (a) Notice of a determination made under this chapter must be provided under IC 4-21.5-3-6.(b) A person affected by a determination made under this chapter may seek administrative review under IC 4-21.5-3-7.As added by P.L.109-2002, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-14.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-14.5. Develop Provider Rate Reimbursement Schedule; Incentive to Meet Standards of Quality

Sec. 14.5. Not later than July 1, 2017, the division shall develop a provider rate reimbursement schedule that uses money appropriated by the general assembly as an incentive for providers that are eligible to receive voucher payments under this chapter to meet the standards of quality recognized by a Level 3 or Level 4 Paths to QUALITY program rating.As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-15. Rulemaking

Sec. 15. The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.24.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-16. Decertification and Revocation of Eligibility

Sec. 16. (a) The division may, according to rules adopted under IC 4-22-2, decertify a provider for any of the following reasons:(1) The provider fails to comply with this chapter.(2) The provider refuses to allow, during normal business hours, the division or an agent of the division to inspect the facility where the provider operates a child care program.(b) A provider is ineligible, and the division may revoke for a period of not less than two (2) years from the date on which a final determination is made under IC 4-21.5 a provider's eligibility, to receive a voucher payment under this chapter for any of the following reasons:(1) The provider is determined by the division to have made false statements in the provider's:(A) application for eligibility to receive a voucher payment; or(B) records required by the division;under this chapter.(2) Credible allegations of fraud have been made against the provider, as determined by the division.(3) Criminal charges of welfare fraud have been filed against the provider.(4) Allegations of welfare fraud committed by the provider have been substantiated by the division.As added by P.L.225-2013, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.171-2014, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-18. Child Abuse and Neglect

Sec. 18. (a) Upon receiving notice of a claim of abuse or neglect in a facility where a provider operates a child care program, the department of child services shall:(1) forward a copy of the notice to the division; and(2) conduct an investigation of the claim.(b) After an investigation under subsection (a), the department of child services shall make a determination of whether abuse or neglect occurred at the facility.(c) If the department of child services makes a determination under IC 31-33-8-12 that abuse or neglect at the facility is substantiated, the department shall send a copy of the department's report to the appropriate office of the division.As added by P.L.225-2013, SEC.17.
IN Code § 12-17.2-3.5-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 3.5. Eligibility of Child Care Provider to Receive Reimbursement Through Voucher Program|12-17.2-3.5-19. Notifications of Injury or Death of Child

Sec. 19. (a) A provider shall immediately notify the parent or legal guardian of a child in the care of the provider concerning any of the following that occur during the hours that the child is in the care of the provider:(1) A:(A) bodily injury (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-29); or(B) serious bodily injury (as defined in IC 35-31.5-2-292);of the child that requires the attention of a physician, dentist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, paramedic, or emergency medical technician.(2) The death of the child.(b) A provider shall:(1) not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the occurrence of an incident described in subsection (a)(1); and(2) immediately after the occurrence of an incident described in subsection (a)(2);notify the division of the occurrence of the incident.(c) Information that:(1) is obtained under subsection (b);(2) concerns a bodily injury or serious bodily injury described in subsection (a)(1); and(3) could be used to identify an individual child;is confidential.As added by P.L.171-2014, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-1. Operation of Center Without Proper Licensure; Prohibition

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not operate a child care center without a license issued under this article.(b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a child care center without a license issued under this article.(c) A person may not operate a child care center where:(1) the number of children maintained on the premises at any one (1) time is greater than the number authorized by the license; and(2) the children are maintained in a building or place not designated by the license.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-2. Conditions for Licensing; Waivers and Variances

Sec. 2. (a) A license may be issued only if a child care center is in compliance with food, health, safety, and sanitation standards as determined by the division under rules adopted by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-10.(b) A license may be issued only if the child care center is in substantial compliance with the fire and life safety rules as determined by the state fire marshal under rules adopted by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-10.(c) The division may issue a waiver or variance regarding a determination by the division or the state fire marshal under subsections (a) and (b).(d) 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 center shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care center.(e) An individual who:(1) is employed; or(2) volunteers;as a caregiver at a child care center shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.10; P.L.247-2001, SEC.6; P.L.47-2002, SEC.2; P.L.18-2003, SEC.25; P.L.145-2006, SEC.96; P.L.128-2012, SEC.17.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-3.1. Maintenance of Electronic Mail Address

Sec. 3.1. A person that holds a license under this chapter shall, for the duration of the person's licensure under this chapter, maintain the electronic mail address provided by the person in the person's application for the license.As added by P.L.183-2021, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-3.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-3.3. Meet Certain Requirements by July 1, 2014

Sec. 3.3. A person that holds a license under this chapter on July 1, 2013, shall, at no expense to the state, meet the requirements under section 3(e) of this chapter not later than July 1, 2014.As added by P.L.287-2013, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-3.5. Drug Testing

Sec. 3.5. (a) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who:(1) is employed; or(2) volunteers;as a caregiver at the child care center. The drug testing results required under this subsection must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver.(b) A child care center shall maintain a written policy specifying the following:(1) That the:(A) use of:(i) tobacco; or(ii) a potentially toxic substance in a manner other than the substance's intended purpose; and(B) use or possession of alcohol or an illegal substance;is prohibited in the child care center when child care is being provided.(2) That drug testing of individuals who serve as caregivers at the child care center will be:(A) performed based on a protocol established or approved by the division; and(B) required if an individual is suspected of noncompliance with the requirements specified under subdivision (1).(c) If:(1) the drug testing results obtained under subsection (a) or (b) indicate the presence of a prohibited substance described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii) or (b)(1)(B); or(2) an individual refuses to submit to a drug test;the child care center shall immediately suspend or terminate the individual's employment or volunteer service.(d) A child care center that suspends an individual described in subsection (c) shall maintain a written policy providing for reinstatement of the individual following rehabilitation and drug testing results that are negative for a prohibited substance described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii) or (b)(1)(B).(e) Drug testing results obtained under this section are confidential and may not be disclosed for any purpose other than the purpose described in this section.(f) A child care center that does not comply with this section is subject to:(1) denial of an application for a license; or(2) suspension or revocation of a license issued;under this chapter.As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.6-2004, SEC.3; P.L.16-2006, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-4.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-4.1. Safe Sleeping Practices; Violations; Penalties

Sec. 4.1. (a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; and(2) ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.(b) If a licensee violates subsection (a), the division may do the following with respect to each violation determined during an inspection of the child care center:(1) On the first inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, issue a formal warning letter stating the division's intent to take administrative action and impose a civil penalty for any future violation.(2) On the second inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, impose a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) for each violation determined during the inspection.(3) On the third inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, impose a civil penalty of seventy-five dollars ($75) for each violation determined during the inspection.(4) On the fourth inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period:(A) place the child care center's license on probation for not more than six (6) months; and(B) impose a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation determined during the inspection.(5) On the fifth inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period:(A) suspend or revoke the child care center's license for one (1) year; and(B) impose a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation determined during the inspection.(c) The division shall send to the licensee written notice:(1) of an action taken under subsection (b), specifying the reason for the action and amount of any monetary civil penalty; and(2) that failure to pay any monetary civil penalty may result in revocation of the child care center's license for not more than two (2) years.(d) The division shall deposit all civil penalties collected under this section in the division of family resources child care fund established by IC 12-17.2-2-3.(e) In addition to the actions described in subsection (b), the division may seek further disciplinary action provided for under this article, as determined by the director.As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-5. Grounds for Denial of License Applications

Sec. 5. (a) The following constitute sufficient grounds for a denial of a license application:(1) A determination by the department of child services established by IC 31-25-1-1 of child abuse or neglect (as defined in IC 31-9-2-14) by:(A) the applicant;(B) an employee of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center; or(C) a volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center.(2) A criminal conviction of the applicant, or an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center, 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 section 35 of this chapter, or a substantially similar offense 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 IC 12-17.2-5-35, or a substantially similar offense 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 applicant made false statements in the applicant's application for licensure.(4) A determination by the division that the applicant made false statements in the records required by the division.(5) A determination by the division that the applicant previously operated a:(A) child care center without a license under this chapter; or(B) child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2-5.(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), if:(1) a license application is denied due to a criminal conviction of an employee or a volunteer of the applicant; and(2) the division determines that the employee or volunteer has been dismissed by the applicant;the criminal conviction of the former employee or former volunteer does not require denial of a license application.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.12; P.L.1-1997, SEC.66; P.L.109-2002, SEC.8; P.L.146-2006, SEC.4; P.L.287-2013, SEC.10; P.L.121-2020, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-6. Incomplete Applications

Sec. 6. The division may not act on an incomplete application. The division shall return an incomplete application with a notation as to omissions. The return of an incomplete application shall be without prejudice.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.