TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER e: REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
PART 405 LICENSING STANDARDS FOR DAY CARE AGENCIES
SECTION 405.12 BACKGROUND CHECKS


 

Section 405.12  Background Checks

 

a)         The governing body shall ensure that all prospective and current employees submit to fingerprinting (when required), authorize a background check and otherwise meet the requirements of 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385, Background Checks.

 

b)         As a condition of issuance or renewal of a license by the Department, the day care agency shall require persons subject to background checks to furnish written information on any offenses (other than a minor traffic violation) for which they have been convicted in accordance with 89 Ill. Adm. Code 385.

 

c)         An employee may begin work while awaiting the results of the background check.  Such employees shall not be left alone with children until the results of the initial background check have been received.

 

(Source:  Amended at 21 Ill. Reg. 4513, effective April 1, 1997)