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14 DE Code § 3005. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30. Early Childhood Education Program|§ 3005. Staffing and annual reporting.

§ 3005. Staffing and annual reporting. The Department of Education shall staff the Delaware Early Childhood Council (ECC) with support from the Interagency Resource Management Committee (IRMC) as needed. The ECC will report annually to the IRMC, the Governor, President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House, and the General Assembly's committees on Education, Health and Social Services, and Health and Human Development regarding the status of its work and the progress of Council plans and proposals. A summary of the Council's work shall be included in the IRMC's annual report. 77 Del. Laws, c. 363, §  5;
14 DE Code § 3001A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3001A. Short title.

§ 3001A. Short title. This chapter may be referred to and cited as “The Delaware Child Care Act.”  82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;
14 DE Code § 3002A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3002A. Definitions [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3002A. Definitions [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. For the purpose of this chapter:  (1) “Child care” means:  a. Any person, association, agency or organization which:  1. Has in custody or control 1 child or more under the age of 18 years, unattended by parent or guardian, for the purpose of providing the child or children with care, education, protection, supervision or guidance. 2. Is compensated for their services. 3. Advertises or holds himself, herself or itself out as conducting child care. b. The provision of, or arranging for, the placement of children in foster care homes, adoptive homes or supervised independent living arrangements pursuant to the provisions of Title 31. c. Family child care homes, large family child care homes, child care centers, child placing agencies, residential child care facilities and day treatment programs as currently defined by regulation. Child care centers operating part-or full-day are subject to licensure. Homes in which children have been placed by any child placing agency properly licensed to place children in this State shall not be regarded as “child care.” (2) “Department” means the Department of Education. (3) “Office of Child Care Licensing” or “OCCL” means the Office of Child Care Licensing within the Department of Education.82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 248, § 2;
14 DE Code § 3002A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3002A. Definitions [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3002A. Definitions [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. For the purpose of this chapter:  (1) a. “Child care” means an individual or entity that meets all of the following:  1. Has in custody or control 1 child or more under the age of 18 years, unattended by parent or guardian, for the purpose of providing the care, education, protection, supervision, or guidance. 2. Is compensated for the individual's or entity's services. 3. Holds the individual's or entity's self out as conducting child care. b. “Child care” includes all of the following:  1. Family child care homes. 2. Large family child care homes. 3. Child care centers, including early education programs for children below the grade of kindergarten that are operated by public or private schools. 4. Child placing agencies. 5. Residential child care facilities. 6. Day treatment programs. 7. Child care programs operating part-day or full-day. c. “Child care” does not include individual foster or adoptive homes in which children have been placed by a State-licensed child placing agency. (2) “Department” means the Department of Education.  (3) “Entity” means an estate, business or nonprofit entity, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or other legal entity. (4) “OCCL” means the Office of Child Care Licensing within the Department of Education.82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 248, § 2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3003A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3003A. Powers of the Office of Child Care Licensing with respect to child care [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3003A. Powers of the Office of Child Care Licensing with respect to child care [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) Any person or association conducting child care and all institutions, agencies, and associations or organizations receiving and placing or caring for dependent, neglected or delinquent minors, including organizations providing care of children whether dependent or otherwise, in lieu of the care and supervision ordinarily provided by parents in their own homes for periods of less than 24 hours a day, must accord the Office of Child Care Licensing or its authorized agents right of entrance, privilege of inspection, and access to its accounts and reports. (b) A person or association conducting child care and all institutions, agencies, associations, or organizations receiving and placing or caring for dependent, neglected, or delinquent minors shall make reports at such time as is required by the Office of Child Care Licensing as to conditions of such child care, the manner and way in which children are taken care of, former addresses, and such other information as will show the social status of the child, how and to whom dismissed, the extent and source of its income, the cost of maintenance, and such other reasonable information as will enable the Office of Child Care Licensing to promote the general welfare of the children and to work out a general program for their care and protection. (c) The Office of Child Care Licensing may prescribe, by regulation or otherwise, any reasonable standards for the conduct of such child care facilities, institutions, agencies, associations, or organizations and may license such of these as conform to such standards. Regulations promulgated under this chapter must include all of the following:  (1) Any application form required to apply for licensure under this chapter. (2) All of the specific requirements to obtain, retain, or renew a license under this chapter. (3) Due process provisions that provide all of the following:  a. That notice is required when a deficiency is alleged. b. The informal and formal procedures to contest an alleged deficiency.82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;
14 DE Code § 3003A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3003A. Office of Child Care Licensing; powers [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3003A. Office of Child Care Licensing; powers [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) (1) The Office of Child Care Licensing is established within the Department of Education to do all of the following:  a. Promulgate and enforce regulations for child care. b. License child care facilities. c. Develop and implement policies and procedures for ensuring compliance with child care regulations. (2) An individual or entity shall provide OCCL or OCCL's authorized agents right of entrance, privilege of inspection, and access to the individual's or entity's accounts and reports. (b) [Repealed.] (c) OCCL may prescribe and enforce, by regulation or otherwise, any reasonable standards for the conduct of child care facilities and shall license child care facilities that conform to the standards. Regulations promulgated under this chapter must include all of the following:  (1) Any application form required to apply for licensure under this chapter.  (2) The specific requirements to obtain, retain, or renew a license under this chapter. (3) Due process provisions that provide all of the following:  a. That notice is required when a deficiency is alleged.  b. The informal and formal procedures to contest an alleged deficiency. 82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 2;
14 DE Code § 3005A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3005A. Penalties for violations [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3005A. Penalties for violations [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) The Office of Child Care Licensing may impose civil penalties not to exceed $100 for each violation of § 3004A of this title. (b) The Office of Child Care Licensing may proceed for the collection of the money civil penalty not otherwise paid through an action brought by the Office of Child Care Licensing in any court of competent jurisdiction. (c) Anyone who violates a provision of this chapter may be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both. 82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;
14 DE Code § 3005A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3005A. Penalties for violations [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3005A. Penalties for violations [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) OCCL may impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000 for each violation of § 3004A of this title. (b) OCCL may proceed for the collection of the monetary civil penalty not otherwise paid through an action brought by OCCL in any court of competent jurisdiction. (c) An individual or entity that violates this chapter may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both. 82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 4;
14 DE Code § 3006A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3006A. Provider Advisory Board; appointments; composition; terms; vacancies [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3006A. Provider Advisory Board; appointments; composition; terms; vacancies [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) There is hereby established within the Office of Child Care Licensing, a Provider Advisory Board. (b) The Board shall consist of 7 members, who are residents of this State and are appointed by the Governor. The following shall be members of the Board:  (1) One provider from a family child care home from each of New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County. (2) One director/owner of a private child care center from each of New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County. (3) One provider from a family child care home or 1 director/owner of a private child care center from the City of Wilmington. (4) At least 1 of the members of the Board appointed pursuant to this subsection (b) shall be from a Boys and Girls Club or YMCA within this State. For purposes of this subsection, a child care center at a Boys and Girls Club or YMCA shall be considered a private child care center. (c) The term of a Board member appointed by the Governor shall be 3 years and shall terminate upon the Governor's appointment of a new member to the Board. A Board member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed but a holdover under this provision does not affect the expiration date of a succeeding term. (d) In case of a vacancy on the Board before the expiration of a Board member's term, a successor shall be appointed by the Governor within 30 days of the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. (e) The Board shall elect 1 of its members as Chair to serve for a 1-year term and who shall be eligible for reelection. (f) The Board shall meet at the call of the Chair but no fewer than 4 times a year. 82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 248, § 4;
14 DE Code § 3006A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3006A. Provider Advisory Board; appointments; composition; terms; vacancies [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3006A. Provider Advisory Board; appointments; composition; terms; vacancies [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) There is established within OCCL, a Provider Advisory Board ( “Board” ). (b) (1) The Board shall consist of 7 members, who are residents of this State and are appointed by the Governor. The following are members of the Board:  a. One provider from a family child care home located in New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. b. One administrator or owner of a private child care center located in New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County. c. One provider from a family or large family child care home or 1 administrator or owner of a private child care center located in the City of Wilmington. (2) At least 1 of the members of the Board appointed under paragraph (b)(1) of this section must be from a Boys and Girls Club or YMCA child care facility within this State. For purposes of this subsection, a Boys and Girls Club or YMCA child care facility is a private child care facility. (c) The term of a Board member appointed by the Governor is 3 years. A Board member shall continue to serve until a successor is duly appointed, but a holdover under this subsection does not affect the expiration date of a succeeding term. (d) In case of a vacancy on the Board before the expiration of a Board member's term, the Governor shall appoint a successor within 30 days of the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term. (e) The Board shall elect 1 of the Board's members as Chair to serve for a 1-year term. The member who is elected Chair is eligible for reelection. (f) The Board shall meet at the call of the Chair but no fewer than 4 times a year.  82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 248, § 4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 5;
14 DE Code § 3007A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3007A. Provider Advisory Board; powers and duties [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3007A. Provider Advisory Board; powers and duties [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. The Board has the following powers and duties:  (1) Advise and consult with OCCL regarding the development, adoption, promulgation, and any amendment to the rules, regulations, and policies that are required to carry out this chapter with respect to early care and education, family child care homes, and school-age centers. (2) Encourage OCCL to communicate with persons licensed under this chapter and to facilitate such communication. (3) Encourage OCCL to enforce this chapter in a manner that recognizes that most child care providers are private businesses that need stable and reasonable regulations.82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 37, § 16;
14 DE Code § 3007A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3007A. Provider Advisory Board; powers and duties [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3007A. Provider Advisory Board; powers and duties [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. The Board has the following powers and duties:  (1) Advise and consult with OCCL regarding the development, adoption, promulgation, and amendment of the rules, regulations, and policies required to carry out this chapter with respect to early care and education, family and large family child care homes, and school-age centers. (2) Encourage OCCL to communicate with individuals and entities licensed under this chapter and to facilitate the communication. (3) Encourage OCCL to enforce this chapter in a manner that recognizes that most child care providers are private businesses that need stable and reasonable regulations. 82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 37, § 16;  83 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 6;
14 DE Code § 3008A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3008A. Transfers and continuity [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3008A. Transfers and continuity [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) All investigations, petitions, hearings and legal proceedings pending before or instituted by the Office of Child Care Licensing within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and not concluded prior to July 1, 2020, shall continue unabated and remain in full force and effect, notwithstanding the passage of this chapter and, where necessary, may be completed before, by, or in the name of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. All orders, enforcement actions, agreements of understanding, rules, and regulations made by the Office of Child Care Licensing within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and which are in effect on July 1, 2020, shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or modified in accordance with the law by the Department of Education. All contracts and obligations of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families made or undertaken in the performance of a function transferred to the Department of Education by this chapter and being in force on July 1, 2020, shall, notwithstanding this chapter, remain in full force and effect and be performed by the Department of Education until and unless the Department of Education takes formal action to modify any such contracts or obligations.  (b) Employees of the Office of Childcare Licensing within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families whose functions are consistent with and have been transferred to the Department of Education by this chapter shall continue and be deemed to be the employees of the Department of Education on July 1, 2020, and, where applicable, with all the benefits accrued as merit employees as of July 1, 2020. 82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;
14 DE Code § 3008A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30A. The Delaware Child Care Act|§ 3008A. Transfers and continuity [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 3008A. Transfers and continuity [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) All orders, enforcement actions, agreements of understanding, rules, and regulations made by within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families and which are in effect on July 1, 2020, remain in full force and effect until revoked or modified in accordance with the law by the Department of Education. Notwithstanding this chapter, all contracts and obligations of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families made or undertaken in the performance of a function transferred to the Department of Education by this chapter and being in force on July 1, 2020, remain in full force and effect and must be performed by the Department of Education until and unless the Department of Education takes formal action to modify any such contracts or obligations. (b) Employees of OCCL within the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families whose functions are consistent with and have been transferred to the Department of Education by this chapter continue and are deemed to be the employees of the Department of Education on July 1, 2020, and, where applicable, with all the benefits accrued as merit employees as of July 1, 2020. 82 Del. Laws, c. 184, § 3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 249, § 7;
14 DE Code § 3001B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30B. Parents' Right to Know Act|§ 3001B. Short title.

§ 3001B. Short title. This section may be referred to and cited as the “Parents' Right to Know Act.”  83 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3002B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30B. Parents' Right to Know Act|§ 3002B. Definitions.

§ 3002B. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, “child-care facility” means all licensed facilities within the State where care is provided for children ages birth through 12 years. Licensure for programs providing services solely for children ages 13 years and older is voluntary. 83 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3003B. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 30B. Parents' Right to Know Act|§ 3003B. Inspection of child-care facility records.

§ 3003B. Inspection of child-care facility records. (a) Each licensed child-care facility shall provide to each person seeking child-care services written notice as defined in subsection (c) of this section, which explains the person's right to inspect the active records and complaints of any licensed child-care facility. Notice shall be provided during in-person tours of the facility. If a tour of the facility is not conducted, the notice shall be provided as part of the enrollment materials provided to the person seeking child-care services. In addition, the application packet shall include the address of the nearest Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) office and the OCCL website. (b) Every child-care facility shall obtain a statement, signed by the prospective purchaser of care, which attests to timely receipt of the notice provided for in subsection (a) of this section. The child-care facility shall keep the signed statement on file for no less than 3 months after the child is no longer enrolled. (c) The Department of Education shall provide a standardized form of the notice and statement as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of this section respectively, to each licensed facility. (d) The Office of Child Care Licensing shall have available for public request a summary of each child-care facility's records.  (e) The public shall have access to child-care information including a list of all child-care facilities, licensed facilities, enforcement actions, and agency contact persons via the Delaware Department of Education website on the Internet. (f) All requests to inspect these records shall be made in writing to the Office of Child Care Licensing. Individuals shall be allowed to inspect such records within 10 business days from the date the request is received. (g) Failure of a child-care facility to provide the notice required in subsection (a) of this section or obtain the statement required in subsection (b) of this section from any prospective purchaser shall be a violation of Delaware law, subject to a fine of not more than $100 for each violation and the total of such fines shall not exceed $1,000 per calendar year. Justice of the Peace Courts shall have original jurisdiction of such offenses. 83 Del. Laws, c. 194, § 1;
14 DE Code § 3101A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31A. Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Program|§ 3101A. Short title.

§ 3101A. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Infants and Toddlers Early Intervention Act.” 71 Del. Laws, c. 286, §  4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 2;