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The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) was not authorized to fine a child care facility for a single violation of a transportation rule, where facility’s employees simply failed to sign the passenger checklist, although they did conduct a physical check of the vehicle.  A fine would only be authorized if the conduct either […]

The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) was not authorized to impose a twelve-month transportation restriction on a child care center’s license after a bus driver left children on a bus in a parking lot with the engine off and keys in the ignition for one minute; however, it was permitted to fine the

Petitioner who pled guilty to felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor battery may not operate a day care home, because the incident involved physical harm to the victim and showed a propensity for cruel behavior.