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(a) An authorized representative of the Department may visit a child day care facility during the hours of operation for purpose of investigation, inspection, and evaluation.
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(b) The Department shall inspect all facilities licensed or certified by the Department at least twice a year and may inspect other facilities as necessary. At least one of the yearly visits must be unannounced, and all may be unannounced.
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(c) An investigation visit must be made if a complaint is received by the Department. The Department representative must notify the director or authorized representative of the facility being investigated that a complaint is being investigated. The result of the investigation must be reported in writing to the director.
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(d) The Department may call on governmental agencies for appropriate assistance within their authorized fields.
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(e) No employee shall be employed by an operator of a child day care facility unless the employee has been approved by the Department. Before granting approval, the Department must have received from the prospective employee:
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(1) a copy of his criminal record as certified by the Police Department; and
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(2) a copy of his employment record.
The Police Department’s criminal record investigation shall include a search of nationwide criminal recordkeeping systems in the United States.
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