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(d) The operator or household members have been convicted of crimes that would exclude them from working in a family child care home or appear on the sex offender or central registries; (e) The operator knowingly employs staff or volunteers who have been convicted of crimes that would exclude them from working in a family child care home or appear on the sex offender or central registries; or (f) The operator fails to allow access to entire home, premises, and business on the premises during any of the Department’s visits or investigations. (10) An operator whose license has been revoked by the Department shall be given written notice by certified or registered mail. The notice shall contain the reason(s) for the proposed action and shall inform the operator of the right to appeal the decision in writing within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the notice. (11) If no written appeal is made within thirty (30) days, the Department shall revoke the license effective upon expiration of the 30-day appeal period. (12) An application for a license may be denied or the license revoked by the Department if the operator or any household member(s), abuses or neglects any child as defined in Section 63–7–20, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, amended, or if the operator knowingly hires staff, including substitute caregiver(s), emergency person(s), or volunteers who abuse or neglect any child as defined in Section 63–7–20, South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended. G. Inspections (1) Annual Inspection: (a) Once per calendar year, the Department shall visit and inspect a licensed or registered family child care home at any time during the hours of operation without prior notice to verify regulatory compliance. (b) When the Department visits a family child care home for purposes of an inspection or investigation pursuant to Section 63–13–80, South Carolina Code of Laws, it shall conduct the inspection to ensure the family child care home complies with the following: health and safety of children; no evidence of child abuse; and enrollment within the limits set forth on the license. (2) Complaint Inspection (a) Upon receipt of a regulatory complaint, the Department shall conduct an unannounced inspection of the family child care home to investigate the complaint. If the complaint is written, the Department shall provide a copy to the operator. (b) If the complaint received by the Department concerning a family child care home pursuant to Section 63–13–80 indicates a child has been abused, the Department shall carry out its responsibilities as authorized under Chapter 7 of the Children’s Code. If the inspection verifies conditions detrimental to the health and safety of children or over enrollment, the Department shall carry out its responsibilities as authorized pursuant to Section 63–13–160 and Section 63–13–830. HISTORY: Added by SCSR 48–5 Doc. No. 5229, eff May 24, 2024. 114–532. Management, Administration, and Staffing. A. Staff Qualifications (1) The operator of a family child care home shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall reside in the home. (2) An operator shall have the following qualifications: (a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (b) Shall have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED); (c) Favorable completion of all comprehensive background check requirements; and (d) Shall have the required training. (3) Caregivers less than eighteen (18) years of age may be permitted provided: (a) They shall be at least fifteen (15) years of age; (b) They shall be supervised by the operator at all time;