(a) An authorized representative of the Department may visit a child day care facility during the hours of operation for purpose of investigation, inspection, and evaluation.
(b) The Department shall inspect all facilities licensed or certified by the Department at least twice a year and may inspect other facilities as necessary. At least one of the yearly visits must be unannounced, and all may be unannounced.
(c) An investigation visit must be made if a complaint is received by the Department. The Department representative must notify the director or authorized representative of the facility being investigated that a complaint is being investigated. The result of the investigation must be reported in writing to the director.
(d) The Department may call on governmental agencies for appropriate assistance within their authorized fields.
(e) No employee shall be employed by an operator of a child day care facility unless the employee has been approved by the Department. Before granting approval, the Department must have received from the prospective employee:
(1) a copy of his criminal record as certified by the Police Department; and
(2) a copy of his employment record.
The Police Department's criminal record investigation shall include a search of nationwide criminal recordkeeping systems in the United States.