Inspections; waiver.

(b) The deleted text begin evaluation required in paragraph (a), clause (3), or the deleted text end observation in paragraph (a), clause deleted text begin (4) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end , is not required prior to issuing deleted text begin an initial deleted text end new text begin a new text end license under subdivision 7. If the commissioner issues deleted text begin an initial deleted text end new text begin a new text end license under deleted text begin subdivision 7 deleted text end new text begin this chapter new text end , these requirements must be completed within one year after the issuance of deleted text begin an initial deleted text end new text begin the new text end license.

(c) Before completing a licensing inspection in a family child care program or child care center, the licensing agency must offer the license holder an exit interview to discuss violations new text begin or potential violations new text end of law or rule observed during the inspection and offer technical assistance on how to comply with applicable laws and rules. deleted text begin Nothing in this paragraph limits the ability of the commissioner to issue a correction order or negative action for violations of law or rule not discussed in an exit interview or in the event that a license holder chooses not to participate in an exit interview. deleted text end new text begin The commissioner shall not issue a correction order or negative licensing action for violations of law or rule not discussed in an exit interview, unless a license holder chooses not to participate in an exit interview or not to complete the exit interview. If the license holder is unable to complete the exit interview, the licensing agency must offer an alternate time for the license holder to complete the exit interview. new text end

new text begin (d) If a family child care license holder disputes a county licensor's interpretation of a licensing requirement during a licensing inspection or exit interview, the license holder may, within five business days after the exit interview or licensing inspection, request clarification from the commissioner, in writing, in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. The license holder's request must describe the county licensor's interpretation of the licensing requirement at issue, and explain why the license holder believes the county licensor's interpretation is inaccurate. The commissioner and the county must include the license holder in all correspondence regarding the disputed interpretation, and must provide an opportunity for the license holder to contribute relevant information that may impact the commissioner's decision. The county licensor must not issue a correction order related to the disputed licensing requirement until the commissioner has provided clarification to the license holder about the licensing requirement. new text end

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end The commissioner or the county shall inspect at least annually a child care provider licensed under this chapter and Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502 or 9503, for compliance with applicable licensing standards.

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end No later than November 19, 2017, the commissioner shall make publicly available on the department's website the results of inspection reports of all child care providers licensed under this chapter and under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9502 or 9503, and the number of deaths, serious injuries, and instances of substantiated child maltreatment that occurred in licensed child care settings each year.