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IN Code § 12-17.2-4-32 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-32. 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) an employee of the licensee 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 licensee 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 licensee, or an employee or volunteer of the licensee 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 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 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 is revoked due to a criminal conviction of an employee or a volunteer of the licensee; and(2) the division determines that the employee or volunteer has been dismissed by the licensee;the criminal conviction of the former employee or former volunteer does not require revocation of a license.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.14; P.L.1-1997, SEC.68; P.L.109-2002, SEC.9; P.L.146-2006, SEC.5; P.L.287-2013, SEC.11; P.L.121-2020, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-33 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-33. Disciplinary Sanctions

Sec. 33. (a) A licensee shall operate a child care center 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 this chapter or IC 12-17.2-5 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.6.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-34 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-34. 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.99.
IN Code § 12-17.2-4-35 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-35. 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 § 12-17.2-4-36 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 4. Regulation of Child Care Centers|12-17.2-4-36. Investigation of Abuse or Neglect; Child Care Center

Sec. 36. (a) The department of child services shall conduct an investigation of a claim of abuse or neglect in a child care center.(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 center.(c) If the department of child services makes a determination under IC 31-33-8-12 that abuse or neglect at the child care center is substantiated, the department shall send a copy of its report to the appropriate licensing office of the division.As added by P.L.146-2006, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The addition of section 6.3(a) of this chapter by P.L.247-2001 does not apply to a person who was issued a license for a class I child care home before July 1, 2001.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.269.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-1. Operation of Home Without Proper Licensure; Prohibition

Sec. 1. (a) A person may not operate a child care home without a license issued under this article.(b) The state or a political subdivision of the state may not operate a child care home without a license issued under this article.(c) A person may not operate a child care home if:(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.16.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-2. Consultation With Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission

Sec. 2. The fire prevention and building safety commission must provide consultation regarding the licensure of child care homes to the division upon request.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-3.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-3.1. 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.6.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-3.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-3.3. 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.13.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-3.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-3.5. Drug Testing

Sec. 3.5. (a) A child care home shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for:(1) the provider;(2) an individual who resides with the provider and who is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and(3) an individual who:(A) is employed; or(B) volunteers;as a caregiver at the child care home.The drug testing results for an individual described in subdivision (3) must be obtained before the individual is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver.(b) A child care home shall maintain a written policy specifying the following:(1) That the:(A) use of:(i) tobacco;(ii) alcohol; or(iii) a potentially toxic substance in a manner other than the substance's intended purpose; and(B) use or possession of an illegal substance;is prohibited in the child care home when child care is being provided.(2) That drug testing of individuals who serve as caregivers at the child care home 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), (b)(1)(A)(iii), or (b)(1)(B); or(2) an individual refuses to submit to a drug test;the child care home shall immediately suspend or terminate the individual's employment or volunteer service.(d) A child care home 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), (b)(1)(A)(iii), 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 home 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.29. Amended by P.L.6-2004, SEC.4; P.L.16-2006, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-3.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-3.7. Safe Sleeping Practices; Violations; Penalties

Sec. 3.7. (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 as required by section 6.3(a)(3) or 6.5(a)(9) of this chapter, whichever is applicable; 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 home:(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 home'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 home'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 home'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.8.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-4. Grounds for Denial of License Applications

Sec. 4. (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) a member of the applicant's household;(C) an employee of the applicant 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 applicant 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 applicant, or an employee or volunteer of the applicant 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 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 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 application is denied due to a criminal conviction of:(A) an employee or a volunteer of the applicant; or(B) a member of the applicant's household; and(2) the division determines that the:(A) employee or volunteer has been dismissed by the applicant; or(B) member of the applicant's household is no longer a member of the applicant's household;the criminal conviction of the former employee, former volunteer, or former member does not require denial of a license application.As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.17; P.L.1-1997, SEC.69; P.L.109-2002, SEC.11; P.L.146-2006, SEC.7; P.L.124-2007, SEC.5; P.L.287-2013, SEC.14; P.L.121-2020, SEC.8; P.L.156-2020, SEC.59.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-5. Incomplete Applications

Sec. 5. 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.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-6. Investigation of Applicants

Sec. 6. The division shall investigate a person seeking licensure to determine whether the person is in compliance with this article. The investigation shall be conducted any time the home is in operation 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 § 12-17.2-5-6.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-6.3. Class I Child Care Home

Sec. 6.3. (a) To qualify for a license to operate a class I child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following:(1) Provide documentation to the division that the licensee has received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate as described in IC 12-14-5-2.(2) Provide documentation to the division that the licensee:(A) has completed;(B) is enrolled in; or(C) agrees to complete within the next three (3) years;a child development associate credential program or a similar program approved by the division.(3) Complete the training course taught or approved by the division concerning safe sleeping practices for a child within the person's care as described in IC 12-17.2-2-1(10).The division may grant a waiver or variance of the requirement under subdivision (2).(b) A class I child care home may serve a school age child during a break in the school year that exceeds four (4) weeks if the following conditions are met:(1) The school age child:(A) was in the home part time during the four (4) months preceding the break; or(B) has a sibling attending the child care home.(2) The child care home meets the following requirements:(A) Provides at least thirty-five (35) square feet for each child.(B) Maintains the child to staff ratio required under rules adopted by the division for each age group of children in attendance.(C) Provides age appropriate toys, games, equipment, and activities for each age group of children enrolled.(D) If the licensee does not reside in the child care home, the child care home has:(i) at least two (2) exits that comply with the exit requirements for an E-3 building occupancy classification under the Indiana building code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission; and(ii) an illuminated exit sign over each required exit or emergency lighting for each required exit.(3) The licensee for the child care home has maintained a class I child care home license for at least twelve (12) children:(A) for at least one (1) year; and(B) without any citations for noncompliance.As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.162-2005, SEC.3.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-6.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-6.5. Qualification for Licensure of Class Ii Child Care Home

Sec. 6.5. (a) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person must do the following:(1) Provide all child care services on the first story of the child care home unless the class II child care home meets the exceptions to the first story requirements contained in the Indiana building code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure.(2) Provide a smoke detection system that is:(A) hard wired to the building's electrical system; and(B) wired in a manner that activates all of the detector devices in the building when one (1) detector device is activated.(3) Provide a fire extinguisher in each room that is used to provide child care services.(4) Meet:(A) the exit requirements for an E-3 building occupancy classification under the Indiana building code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission, except for any illumination requirements, in effect at the time the class II child care home provider initially applies for licensure; and(B) the illumination requirements established in section 6.3(b)(2)(D) of this chapter.(5) Provide a minimum of thirty-five (35) square feet for each child.(6) Conduct fire drills required under article 37 of the Indiana fire prevention code adopted by the fire prevention and building safety commission in effect at the time the class II child care home provider applies for licensure.(7) Apply for a license before July 1, 1996, or after June 30, 2001.(8) Comply with rules adopted by the division of family resources for class II child care homes.(9) Complete the training course taught or approved by the division concerning safe sleeping practices for a child within the person's care as described in IC 12-17.2-2-1(10).(b) To qualify for a license to operate a class II child care home under this chapter, a person, before applying for the license, must have:(1) a class I child care home license; or(2) at least one (1) year of experience as a caregiver in a child care home or child care center.As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.106-1996, SEC.2; P.L.247-2001, SEC.9; P.L.162-2005, SEC.4; P.L.145-2006, SEC.101.
IN Code § 12-17.2-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-7. Issuance of Licenses

Sec. 7. 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 § 12-17.2-5-7.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation|Chapter 5. Regulation of Child Care Homes|12-17.2-5-7.5. License Indication of Class I or Ii Child Care Home; Sanctions for Noncompliance With Number of Children or Requirements of Home Within Class

Sec. 7.5. (a) The license issued to a person for the operation of a child care home under section 7 of this chapter shall indicate whether the child care home is licensed as a class I child care home or a class II child care home.(b) A person who:(1) holds a license to operate a class I child care home; and(2) at any time serves a number of children greater than the number allowed under IC 12-7-2-33.7;is subject to sanctions under section 33 of this chapter, a civil penalty under section 34 of this chapter, and the criminal penalty set forth in section 35 of this chapter.(c) A person who:(1) holds a license to operate a class II child care home; and(2) at any time:(A) serves a number of children greater than the number allowed under IC 12-7-2-33.8; or(B) fails to comply with the requirements for class II child care homes set forth in section 6.5 of this chapter;is subject to sanctions under section 33 of this chapter, a civil penalty under section 34 of this chapter, and the criminal penalty set forth in section 35 of this chapter.As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.19.