Policy

The investigator may notify the operation via phone, email, inspection, or inspection form depending on the circumstances.

Notifying the Operation Outside of an Inspection

Procedure

The investigator may notify the director or administrator of the operation of the investigation outside of an inspection:

 •  if the investigator needs to contact the operation to request additional information or a safety plan before conducting an inspection; or

 •  within a day after conducting an onsite inspection if the director or administrator was not present during the inspection.

DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §745.8443

Notifying the Operation by Inspection or Inspection Form

Procedure

The investigator notifies the director or administrator of the operation of the nature of the investigation in person if the director or administrator is present at the time of the inspection.

If the director or administrator is not present at the time of the inspection, the investigator may leave a copy of the Form 2936 Child-Care Facility Inspection at the operation. The Inspection Form may be used to notify the operation in lieu of another type of contact as long as the inspection form contains a written description of the allegations being investigated and the minimum standards being evaluated for compliance.

The investigator may need to follow up with the director or administrator if the investigator determines that a safety plan should be developed.