Sec. 22. (a) Except as provided in section 20 of this chapter, the division shall give the operator of a child care ministry thirty (30) calendar days written notice of an enforcement action. The division shall send the notice by electronic mail to the electronic mail address provided in the child care ministry's application for the license, and include in the notice a request that the child care ministry confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail sent to an electronic mail address specified in the notice. If the child care ministry does not confirm receipt of the notice by electronic mail not later than three (3) working days after the division sends the notice, the division shall provide the notice to the child care ministry by certified mail or personal service.
(b) The operator of the child care ministry must also be provided with the opportunity for an informal meeting with the division. The operator of the child care ministry must request the informal meeting not more than ten (10) working days after:
(1) the child care ministry confirms receipt of the notice sent by electronic mail under subsection (a); or
(2) the division:
(A) mails the notice to the child care ministry; or
(B) provides the notice to the child care ministry by personal service;
under subsection (a).
As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.183-2021, 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