Sec. 19. (a) The following constitute sufficient grounds for revocation of a registration under this chapter:
(1) A determination by the department of child services of child abuse or neglect (as defined in IC 31-9-2-14) by:
(A) the operator of the child care ministry;
(B) an employee of the child care ministry who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry; or
(C) a volunteer of the child care ministry who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry.
(2) A criminal conviction of the operator of the child care ministry, or an employee or volunteer of the child care ministry who may be present on the premises of the child care ministry during operating hours of the child care ministry, of any of the following:
(A) A felony:
(i) related to the health or safety of a child;
(ii) that is a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2);
(iii) that is a dangerous felony; or
(iv) that is not a felony otherwise described in items (i) through (iii), and less than ten (10) years have elapsed from the date the person was discharged from probation, imprisonment, or parole, whichever discharge date is latest.
(B) A misdemeanor related to the health or safety of a child.
(C) A misdemeanor for operating a child care ministry without a registration under this chapter, or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.
(D) A misdemeanor for operating a child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4-35, or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.
(E) A misdemeanor for operating a child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2-5-35, or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.
(3) A determination by the division that the operator of the child care ministry made false statements in the child care ministry's registration application.
(4) A determination by the division that the operator of the child care ministry made false statements in the records required by the division.
(5) A determination by the division that the operator of the child care ministry previously operated a:
(A) child care ministry without a registration under this chapter;
(B) child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4; or
(C) child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2-5.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), if:
(1) a registration is revoked due to a criminal conviction of an employee or a volunteer of the child care ministry; and
(2) the division determines that the employee or volunteer has been dismissed by the child care ministry;
the criminal conviction of the former employee or former volunteer does not require revocation of the registration.
As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.121-2020, SEC.12.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 17.2. Day Care Regulation
Chapter 6. Regulation of Child Care Ministries
12-17.2-6-1. Licensure of Ministries
12-17.2-6-2. Operation of Unlicensed Ministries; Registration Application and Duration
12-17.2-6-2.1. Required Maintenance of Electronic Mail Address
12-17.2-6-3. Registration of Licensed Ministries
12-17.2-6-4. Applicant Inspection; Periodic Inspection of Registered Child Care Ministry
12-17.2-6-5. Rules for Fire Prevention and Inspection of Unlicensed Ministries
12-17.2-6-6. Inspection Notices for Unlicensed Ministries
12-17.2-6-7. Notice to Parents and Guardians by Unlicensed Ministries
12-17.2-6-7.5. Required Annual Certification
12-17.2-6-8. Liability for Injuries to Children
12-17.2-6-9. Loss of Exemption for Violation of Chapter
12-17.2-6-10. Advertising Requirements for Exempt Ministries
12-17.2-6-11. Immunization of Children
12-17.2-6-12. Registration Fees of Division
12-17.2-6-13. Registration Fees of Fire Marshal
12-17.2-6-14.1. Safe Sleeping Practices; Violations; Penalties
12-17.2-6-15. Unscheduled Visits by Parents and Guardians
12-17.2-6-16. Application Denial; Causes
12-17.2-6-17. Notice of Application Denial; Hearing
12-17.2-6-18. Incomplete Application
12-17.2-6-19. Revocation of Registration; Causes
12-17.2-6-20. Emergency or Temporary Order Requiring Cessation of Operation
12-17.2-6-21. Enforcement Actions
12-17.2-6-22. Notice of Enforcement Action
12-17.2-6-24. Hearing Procedure
12-17.2-6-25. Issuance of Enforcement Decision
12-17.2-6-26. Suspension of Registration; Cessation of Operation
12-17.2-6-27. Reinstatement of Suspended Registration; Corrective Action
12-17.2-6-28. Actions Following Suspension of Registration
12-17.2-6-29. Revocation of Registration; Cessation of Operation