20 CAR § 1001-109 – Adverse action

(a)
1. (1) Adverse actions include denial, suspension, reduction in level, or removal of certified status.
2. (2) Adverse actions may include but are not limited to:
  1. (A) Ineligibility to participate according to 20 CAR § 1001-104, eligibility;
  2. (B) Application documentation that is incomplete or does not meet the intent of requirements according to 20 CAR §§ 1001-105 – 1001-108;
  3. (C) Failure to continue to meet the requirements for the component areas for the level that the facility is assigned;
  4. (D) Numerous or serious deficiencies cited by licensing;
  5. (E) Substantiation of complaints received by the Office of Early Childhood;
  6. (F) Being placed on Adverse Action;
  7. (G) Changes in the license status of the facility; or
  8. (H) Falsification of any document or submission of false information to any Department of Education division.
(b) Facilities that have their Better Beginnings certification denied, suspended, or removed are eligible to reapply after twelve (12) months unless otherwise authorized by the Director of the Office of Early Childhood.