An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; in children and youth, providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care facilities; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect.

Key provisions

• Requires the Department of Human Services to produce an annual report on child care facility oversight.
• The report must detail inspections, violations, enforcement actions, and complaints.
• The report must include information on taxpayer-funded child care payments and recovery efforts.
• The report must be posted on the department’s website.
• The report must be submitted to key legislative committees.
• The report must be submitted annually by January 1st.
• The report must include disaggregated data by region and statewide.
• The report must separate annual inspections from complaint investigations.

Who is affected

• Child care centers
• Group child care homes
• Family child care homes
• Child residential and day treatment facilities
• Department of Human Services

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