(A) Whenever the department finds upon inspection that a private childcare center or group childcare home is not complying with any applicable licensing regulations, the department shall notify the operator to correct these deficiencies.
(B) Every correction notice must be in writing and must include a statement of the deficiencies found, the period within which the deficiencies must be corrected and the provision of the chapter and regulations relied upon. The period must be reasonable and, except when the department finds an emergency dangerous to the health or safety of children, not less than thirty days from the receipt of the notice.
(C) Within two weeks of receipt of the notice, the operator of the facility may file a written request with the department for administrative reconsideration of the notice or any portion of the notice.
(D) The department shall grant or deny a written request within seven days of filing and shall notify the operator of the grant or denial.
(E) In the event that the operator of the facility fails to correct deficiencies within the period prescribed, the department may revoke the license.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 63 - South Carolina Children's Code
Chapter 13 - Childcare Facilities
Section 63-13-20. Definitions.
Section 63-13-30. Caregiver requirements.
Section 63-13-40. Background checks for employment.
Section 63-13-50. Fingerprint exemptions.
Section 63-13-60. Criminal history review fee.
Section 63-13-70. Register required.
Section 63-13-80. Investigations and inspections.
Section 63-13-100. Provisional licensure, approval, and registration.
Section 63-13-110. First aid and CPR certificates.
Section 63-13-120. Training on domestic violence.
Section 63-13-130. Consultation.
Section 63-13-140. Compliance review.
Section 63-13-150. Violation citations.
Section 63-13-160. Injunctions.
Section 63-13-180. Regulations and suggested standards.
Section 63-13-185. Childcare facility medication administration to children.
Section 63-13-190. Fingerprint reviews of Department of Social Services personnel.
Section 63-13-200. Unlawful offenses near childcare facilities.
Section 63-13-210. Notice to parents that childcare business does not carry liability insurance.
Section 63-13-410. Licensure required for private centers and group homes.
Section 63-13-420. Licensure requirements.
Section 63-13-430. License renewal.
Section 63-13-440. Display of license.
Section 63-13-450. Deficiency correction notices.
Section 63-13-460. License denial; nonrenewal; notice; hearings; appeals.
Section 63-13-610. Approval required for public centers and group homes.
Section 63-13-620. Statement of approval requirements.
Section 63-13-630. Approval renewal.
Section 63-13-640. Deficiency correction notices.
Section 63-13-650. Review meeting.
Section 63-13-810. Registration required for family childcare homes.
Section 63-13-820. Registration requirements.
Section 63-13-825. Training for daycare operators and workers.
Section 63-13-830. Statement of registration.
Section 63-13-840. Inspections of family childcare homes.
Section 63-13-860. Consultation.
Section 63-13-1010. Registration required for church and religious centers.
Section 63-13-1020. Registration and inspections.
Section 63-13-1030. Statement of registration.
Section 63-13-1040. Department of Social Services curriculum restrictions.
Section 63-13-1050. Deficiency correction notices.
Section 63-13-1060. Injunctions.
Section 63-13-1080. Penalties.
Section 63-13-1110. Sex offender employment prohibitions.
Section 63-13-1210. State advisory committee established.
Section 63-13-1220. Committee duties.