Section R9-3-207. Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of a Certificate

A.      The Department may deny, revoke, or suspend a certificate to operate a child care group home if an applicant or certificate holder:

1.        Provides false or misleading information to the Depart- ment;

2.        Is the parent or guardian of a child adjudicated to be a dependent child as defined in A.R.S. § 8-201;

3.        Has been denied a certificate or license to operate a child care group home or child care facility in any state, unless the denial was based on the individual’s failure to com- plete the certification or licensing process according to a required time-frame;

4.        Has had a certificate or license to operate a child care group home or child care facility revoked or suspended in any state for reasons that relate to endangerment of the health and safety of children;

5.        Has been denied a fingerprint clearance card or has had a fingerprint clearance card suspended or revoked under

A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 12, Article 3.1; or

6.        Fails  to  substantially  comply   with  any  provision  in

A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 7.1, Article 4 or this Chapter.

B.       In determining whether to deny, suspend, or revoke a certifi- cate, the Department shall consider the threat to the health and safety of enrolled children at a child care group home based on the factors listed in A.R.S. § 36-897.06.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 16 A.A.R. 1561, effective July 29, 2010 (Supp. 10-3). Former R9-3- 207 renumbered to R9-3-204; new R9-3-207 renumbered

from R9-3-206 and amended by exempt rulemaking at 17

A.A.R. 1530, effective September 30, 2011 (Supp. 11-3).