Section 385.10 Purpose

Section 385

TITLE 89: SOCIAL SERVICES

CHAPTER III: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

SUBCHAPTER d: LICENSING ADMINISTRATION

PART 385 BACKGROUND CHECKS

SECTION 385.10 PURPOSE

Section 385.10  Purpose

The purpose of this Part is to ensure the safety and well-being

of children cared for by non-licensed service providers, or in any child care facility

subject to licensing by the Department of Children and Family Services by

requiring that the operators of child care facilities and other persons subject

to background checks, as defined in this Part, the Child Care Act of 1969 [225

ILCS 10], be screened for a history of child abuse or child neglect, a history

of sex offender registration, prior criminal convictions, and pending criminal

charges.