(a)
(1) Childcare licensing staff shall have access to registered homes for the purpose of conducting:
- (A) Inspections;
- (B) Reviews; and
- (C) Complaint investigations.
- (2) Denial of access to the home or denial of the right to interview children in care or other individuals present during hours of care may result in adverse action against the registration.
- (3) Clarification. In addition to childcare licensing staff having access to all areas of care, they must also be given access to any other rooms or spaces not used for care to ensure there are no possible hazards.
(b)
- (1) If video recordings are made by the caregiver and are maintained for viewing as part of a continuous monitoring system, they shall be made available to licensing staff upon request.
- (2) This does not include video recordings of special events, etc.