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14 U.S.C. § 2923 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 14. Coast Guard § 2923. Child development center standards and inspections

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)Standards.--The Commandant shall require each Coast Guard child development center to meet standards of operation--

(1) that the Commandant considers appropriate to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the children and employees at the center; and

(2) necessary for accreditation by an appropriate national early childhood programs accrediting entity.

(b)Inspections.--

(1)In general.--Not less than twice annually, the Commandant shall ensure that each Coast Guard child development center is subject to an unannounced inspection.

(2)Responsibility for inspections.--Of the biannual inspections under paragraph (1)--

(A) 1 shall be carried out by a representative of the Coast Guard installation served by the Coast Guard child development center concerned; and

(B) 1 shall be carried out by a representative of the Coast Guard child development services work-life programs.

(c)National reporting.--

(1)In general.--The Commandant shall maintain and publicize a means by which an individual can report, with respect to a Coast Guard child development center or a family home daycare--

(A) any suspected violation of--

(i) standards established under subsection (a); or

(ii) any other applicable law or standard;

(B) suspected child abuse or neglect; or

(C) any other deficiency.

(2)Anonymous reporting.--The Commandant shall ensure that an individual making a report pursuant to paragraph (1) may do so anonymously if so desired by the individual.

(3)Procedures.--The Commandant shall establish procedures for investigating reports made pursuant to paragraph (1).

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