A parent must be allowed to observe their child or children at any time. A parent must be notified by the provider immediately regarding any serious injuries received while the child is under care of the provider.

A parent must be notified by the provider within twenty-four hours of any changes in circumstances. For purposes of this section, the term, changes in circumstances, means a change in the provider's registration or license, the suspension or revocation of the provider's license, a change in the program location, closure of the program, and a change in ownership of the program.

If a court order restricts a parent from having contact with a child, and if the provider has been given a copy of the court order, the provider shall deny access to the parent.

Source: 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16 (6) .