Suspension 620-01-120-30

Revised 3/20/12 ML #3317)

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A suspension request must be made when the following are present:

 

  1. A report of suspected child abuse or neglect at a licensed, self-declared or registered child care is reported.

 

  1. Children are found to be at imminent danger or at risk of harm.

 

The suspension request must be made by the authorized agent or the regional office within 48 hours of the onset of the investigation.

 

The authorized agent shall:

 

  1. Notify the regional office when a report of suspected child abuse and neglect has been filed in a licensed, self-declared or in-home registered program.

 

  1. Notify the regional office of joint decision of CPS worker and authorized agent to request a suspension.

 

  1. Present in person, along with CPS worker, the suspension notice prepared by the regional office to the provider. Request law enforcement to be present if necessary.

 

  1. Notify the parent of any child receiving care when the license, self-declaration or registration is suspended. Consult with regional office to determine if notification will also include the name of the subject of the suspected abuse or neglect.

 

  1. Upon the conclusion and disposition of the assessment, notify the parent of each child receiving early childhood services of the disposition.

 

  1. Staff disposition with regional office to determine if further action on the license, self-declaration or registration is necessary.

 

The regional office shall:

 

  1. Staff the suspension request with the central office.

 

  1. If the decision is made to suspend, prepare the suspension notice and email the notice to the authorized agent, central office and DHS legal advisory unit for review prior to issuance.

 

  1. Notify CCR&R, Child Care Assistance, and CACFP of the suspension.