(a) When the commissioner is exercising the powers conferred by this chapter, whenever the center is in operation and the information is relevant to the commissioner's inspection or investigation, the commissioner must be given access to:
(1) the physical facility and grounds where the program is provided;
(2) documentation and records, including electronically maintained records;
(3) children served by the center; and
(4) staff and personnel records of current and former staff.
(b) The commissioner must be given access without prior notice and as often as the commissioner considers necessary if the commissioner is investigating alleged maltreatment or a violation of a law or rule, or conducting an inspection. When conducting an inspection, the commissioner may request and shall receive assistance from other state, county, and municipal governmental agencies and departments. The applicant or certification holder shall allow the commissioner, at the commissioner's expense, to photocopy, photograph, and make audio and video recordings during an inspection.
1Sp2017 c 6 art 16 s 46,68
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare And Related Activities
Chapter 245H — Certified License-exempt Child Care Centers
Section 245H.01 — Definitions.
Section 245H.02 — Who Must Be Certified.
Section 245H.03 — Application Procedures.
Section 245H.04 — Commissioner's Right Of Access.
Section 245H.05 — Monitoring And Inspections.
Section 245H.06 — Correction Order.
Section 245H.07 — Decertification.
Section 245H.08 — Staffing Requirements.
Section 245H.10 — Background Studies.
Section 245H.13 — Health And Safety Requirements.
Section 245H.14 — Training Requirements.
Section 245H.15 — Emergency Preparedness.
Section 245H.16 — Personnel Record.