10A N.C. Admin. Code 09 .2214 - SCHEDULE OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES

Penalties may be assessed against family child care homes as defined in G.S. 110-86(3)(b) as follows:

(1) A civil penalty in an amount up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be imposed for the following violations:

(a) When the Division has determined that child maltreatment occurred while a child was in care at the family child care home; or

(b) Willful, repeated pattern of non-compliance with any requirement.

(2) A civil penalty in an amount up to two hundred dollars ($200.00) may be imposed for the following violations:

(a) Non-compliance with the standards of G.S. 110, Article 7 and this Chapter for:

(i) Licensed capacity;

(ii) Supervision of children;

(iii) Administration of medication to children;

(iv) Emergency medical care plan;

(v) Discipline of children;

(vi) Transportation of children; or

(vii) Use of swimming pools and other swim areas;

(b) Disapproved fire safety, building or sanitation inspection reports;

(c) Relocation of the family child care home without prior notification to the Division;

(3) A civil penalty in an amount up to one hundred dollars ($100.00) may be imposed for the following violations:

(a) Non-compliance with the standards of G.S. 110, Article 7 and this Chapter for:

(i) Staff health requirements;

(ii) Staff qualifications;

(iii) Staff training;

(iv) Children's health requirements;

(v) Proper nutrition;

(vi) Sanitation and personal hygiene practices;

(vii) Age-appropriate activities;

(viii) Posting current license;

(ix) Maintaining accurate records; or

(x) Safe environment;

(b) Failure to comply with a corrective action plan; and

(c) Denial of entry to a representative of the Department or Division.

(4) Violation of other standards of G.S. 110, Article 7 and this Chapter that are not specifically referenced elsewhere in this Rule may result in the assessment of a penalty according to the effect or potential effect of the violation on the safety and well-being of the child.

Notes

10A N.C. Admin. Code 09 .2214

Authority G.S. 110-85; 110-86(3); 110-88(1),(5),(6a); 110-91; 110-98; 110-103.1; 110-105; 110-105.2; 110-105.6; 110-106; 143B-168.3; 150B-23;
Eff. October 1, 2017.

Authority G.S. 110-85; 110-86(3); 110-88(1),(5),(6a); 110-91; 110-98; 110-103.1; 110-105; 110- 105.2; 110-105.6; 110-106; 143B-168.3; 150B-23;
Adopted by North Carolina Register Volume 32, Issue 09, November 1, 2017 effective 10/1/2017.