Section 7.57.040. Inspections and evaluations by an individual or agency.

	(a)  The department may enter into a contract or agreement under AS 47.32.030(a)(6) or (7) authorizing a qualified individual, private agency, or government agency to inspect and evaluate applicants for a license or renewal of a license under AS 47.32  and this chapter and to monitor facility operations. Through the contract or agreement, the department may authorize the individual or agency to  
		(1) obtain a completed licensing application or renewal application from the applicant;  
		(2) inspect and evaluate the proposed facility for compliance with AS 47.32,  7 AAC 10.1000 - 7 AAC 10.1095, and this chapter;  
		(3) request inspections from other state or municipal authorities if inspections are required by applicable regulations or considered necessary by the individual or agency;  
		(4) submit the application, licensing evaluation, and related reports to the department; and  
		(5) provide ongoing monitoring for compliance with applicable requirements.  
	(b)  An individual or agency authorized under (a) of this section may recommend that a license be issued, renewed, denied, or revoked. The department will make the final decision. The department will inform the individual or agency of its decision, and will inform the child care facility as applicable under AS 47.32.  
	(c)  An individual or agency authorized under (a) of this section shall immediately report to the department any noncompliance by a child care facility with an applicable requirement of AS 47.32,  7 AAC 10.1000 - 7 AAC 10.1095, or this chapter that may cause risk to the life, health, safety, or welfare of a child in care. The department will evaluate the report and, if the department determines an investigation is warranted, will investigate the matter or delegate the investigation to the individual or agency.  
	(d)  The department may cancel a contract or agreement entered into under (a) of this section after 30 days' notice to the individual or agency if the department determines that the inspections and evaluations of the individual or agency do not adequately reduce risk of harm to children in care.  
	(e)  For the purpose of developing a list of qualified caregivers available in a community, the department may enter into a contract or agreement authorizing an individual or a private or government agency to evaluate whether individuals meet the caregiver qualifications established under 7 AAC 57.310, 7 AAC 57.315, and 7 AAC 57.320.  

Authorities

44.29.020;47.32.010;47.32.020;47.32.030;47.32.110

Notes

Authority

AS 44.29.020 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.020 AS 47.32.030 AS 47.32.110

History

Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178