(1) The department shall investigate complaints against daycare facilities. If a preliminary investigation indicates that a more complete investigation is necessary, the operator of the facility shall be informed of the investigation and any action to be taken.
(2) A license may be denied, suspended or revoked by the department if the department finds that the applicant or licensee does not comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(3) No person who pleads guilty to, has been found guilty of or received a withheld judgment for any offense involving neglect or any physical injury to or other abuse of a child, including the following offenses or a similar provision in another jurisdiction, shall be eligible for a license under the provisions of this chapter:
(a) Felony injury of a child, section 18-1501, Idaho Code.
(b) The sexual abuse of a child under sixteen years of age, section 18-1506, Idaho Code.
(c) The ritualized abuse of a child under eighteen years of age, section 18-1506A, Idaho Code.
(d) The sexual exploitation of a child, section 18-1507, Idaho Code.
(e) Sexual abuse of a child under the age of sixteen years, section 18-1506, Idaho Code.
(f) Lewd conduct with a child under the age of sixteen years, section 18-1508, Idaho Code.
(g) The sale or barter of a child for adoption or other purposes, section 18-1511, Idaho Code.
(h) Murder in any degree, section 18-4001 or 18-4003, Idaho Code.
(i) Assault with intent to murder, section 18-4015, Idaho Code.
(j) Voluntary manslaughter, section 18-4006, Idaho Code.
(k) Rape, section 18-6101, Idaho Code.
(l) Incest, section 18-6601, Idaho Code.
(m) Forcible sexual penetration by use of foreign object, section 18-6604, Idaho Code.
(n) Abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, section 18-1505, Idaho Code.
(o) Aggravated, first degree, second degree and third degree arson, sections 18-801 through 18-805, Idaho Code.
(p) The infamous crime against nature, a felony offense formerly codified in chapter 66, title 18, Idaho Code, and whose conviction is entered before July 1, 2022.
(q) Kidnapping, sections 18-4501 through 18-4503, Idaho Code.
(r) Mayhem, section 18-5001, Idaho Code.
(s) Poisoning, section 18-4014 or 18-5501, Idaho Code.
(t) Robbery, section 18-6501, Idaho Code.
(u) Stalking in the first degree, section 18-7905, Idaho Code.
(v) Video voyeurism, section 18-6605, Idaho Code.
(w) Enticing of children, section 18-1509 or 18-1509A, Idaho Code.
(x) Inducing a child into commercial sexual activity, section 18-5609, Idaho Code.
(y) Inducing a child to engage in commercial sexual activity, section 18-5611, Idaho Code.
(z) Any felony punishable by death or life imprisonment.
(aa) Attempt, section 18-306, Idaho Code, conspiracy, section 18-1701, Idaho Code, or accessory after the fact, section 18-205, Idaho Code, to commit any of the crimes designated in this subsection.
(bb) Domestic violence, section 18-918 (2), Idaho Code.
(cc) Any offense requiring registration on a state sex offender registry or the national sex offender registry.
(dd) A felony drug-related offense committed during the preceding five (5) years.
(ee) Sexual abuse of an animal, section 18-6602, Idaho Code.
(ff) Sexual abuse of human remains, section 18-6603, Idaho Code.
(4) No person who has pleaded guilty to, been found guilty of or received a withheld judgment for any offense involving neglect or any physical injury to or other abuse of a child, including the following offenses or a similar provision in another jurisdiction, shall be eligible for a license for a period of five (5) years under the provisions of this chapter:
(a) Aggravated assault, section 18-905, Idaho Code.
(b) Aggravated battery, section 18-907 (1), Idaho Code.
(c) Burglary, section 18-1401, Idaho Code.
(d) Felony theft, sections 18-2403 and 18-2407 (1), Idaho Code.
(e) Forgery of a financial transaction card, section 18-3123, Idaho Code.
(f) Fraudulent use of a financial transaction card or number, section 18-3124, Idaho Code.
(g) Forgery or counterfeiting, chapter 36, title 18, Idaho Code.
(h) Misappropriation of personal identifying information, section 18-3126, Idaho Code.
(i) Insurance fraud, section 41-293, Idaho Code.
(j) Damage to or destruction of insured property, section 41-294, Idaho Code.
(k) Public assistance fraud, section 56-227, Idaho Code.
(l) Provider fraud, section 56-227A, Idaho Code.
(m) Attempted strangulation, section 18-923, Idaho Code.
(n) Attempt, section 18-306, Idaho Code, conspiracy, section 18-1701, Idaho Code, or accessory after the fact, section 18-205, Idaho Code, to commit any of the crimes designated in this subsection.
(o) Misdemeanor injury to a child, section 18-1501 (2), Idaho Code.
(5) A daycare facility license may be denied, suspended or revoked by the department if the department finds that the daycare facility is not in compliance with the standards provided for in this chapter or criminal activity that threatens the health or safety of a child.
(6) A daycare facility license or privilege to operate a family daycare home shall be denied or revoked if a registered sex offender resides on the premises where daycare services are provided.
(7) When circumstances occur over which an operator has no control, a license may be suspended until the nonconformity is remedied. If a license is summarily suspended, children at the facility shall not be transported from the facility, but the parents or legal guardians of the children shall be contacted.
(8) A license may be suspended for violations of this chapter. Such suspension may lead to revocation if the operator fails to demonstrate to the department’s satisfaction that the violations have been corrected.
(9) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license may occur if the owner or operator: fails to furnish records required by the department; has been found guilty of or is under investigation for fraud associated with the operation of the daycare facility or any felony; has knowingly permitted, aided, or abetted the commission of any illegal act on the premises of the daycare facility; endangers health or safety; has repeated law violations; misrepresents or omits information; refuses to allow access to the facility or documentation; or engages in abusive conduct.
(10) The denial, suspension, or revocation of a license under this chapter may be appealed through the administrative appeals process governed by the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, with the opportunity for further review by the district court of the county in which the affected daycare facility is located.
(11) The department shall not accept an application from any person, corporation, or partnership, including any managing employee, officer, owner, or spouse or partner of an owner of an entity, that has had a license denied or revoked until five (5) years has elapsed from the final date of the disciplinary action.