1. A. The Department may place a provider on probation when a Department representative observes a problem or the Department receives and validates a complaint in an area of noncompliance that does not endanger a child in care.
2. B. The Department shall set a term of probation that does not exceed 30 days.
3. C. The Department may suspend a provider’s child care certificate if the same infraction that resulted in probation is repeated during a provider’s current certification period and the Department determines that the provider has not demonstrated either the intent or ability to comply with the requirements of this Article.
4. D. The Department shall not authorize any new child for payment to a provider who is on probation. Children already in that provider’s care may remain authorized.
5. E. Probationary status is not appealable.

Historical Note

Adopted effective May 11, 1994 (Supp. 94-2). Former Section R6-5-5225 renumbered to R6-5-5226; new Section R6-5-5225 renumbered from R6-5-5224 and amended by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 1983, effective May 20, 1999 (Supp. 99-2).