Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-5224

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section R6-5-5224 - Complaints; Investigations

A. Any person may register, with the Department, a written or verbal complaint about a provider or the operation of a home facility. Upon receipt of a complaint, or in response to the observations of Department staff, the Department shall investigate the allegations made and any matters related to certification and compliance with the child care registration agreement.

B. A provider who is the subject of a complaint shall cooperate with the Department in conducting an investigation. The provider shall allow a Department representative to inspect the home facility and all records, and to interview any child care personnel, or household member.

C. The Department shall maintain a file on all complaints against a provider and shall make information on valid complaints available to parents and to the general public upon request and as permitted by law.

D. Following an investigation, the Department shall take appropriate administrative action as described in this Article.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-5224

Adopted effective May 11, 1994 (Supp. 94-2). Former Section R6-5-5224 renumbered to R6-5-5225; new Section R6-5-5224 renumbered from R6-5-5223 and amended by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 1983, effective May 20, 1999 (Supp. 99-2).