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(c) Inadequate staffing;

(d) Issues pertaining to improper sanitation and hygiene;

(e) Substantiated claims of child abuse;

(f) Unsafe handling and preparation of food; or

(g) Any other situation that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the Facilities Act that poses an imminent danger to the health, safety, or welfare of children, adults, or the general public.

114.4 A summary suspension of a license shall be effective upon the delivery to the Facility of a written Notice of Summary Suspension, unless otherwise specified by OSSE in the Notice.

114.5 The Notice of Summary Suspension shall:

(a) Be hand-delivered to the Licensee, at the current physical address of the Facility as shown in OSSE’s records; and

(b) Provide that the Licensee may, within five (5) days after receipt of the Notice, request a hearing. If no request for a hearing is made, the Notice shall become the final administrative decision of the agency.

114.6 Once a Notice of Summary Suspension has been delivered to a Facility, the Licensee shall immediately:

(a) Surrender the Facility’s current license to OSSE;

(b) Cease the provision of all child development services;

(c) Provide parents and guardians with written notification of the Notice of Summary Suspension. Written notification of the Notice of Summary Suspension shall state the reason provided by OSSE for the Notice of Summary Suspension, and inform parents and guardians of the need to make alternative child care arrangements; and

(d) Provide OSSE with a copy of the written notification provided to parents and guardians.

114.7 Except as provided in Subsections 114.10 through 114.12, during the summary suspension period, OSSE shall either reinstate the current license or initiate proceedings for the revocation of the license.