§ 2923. Child development center standards and inspections

• (a) The Commandant shall require each Coast Guard child development center to meet standards of operation—
  • (1) that the Commandant considers appropriate to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the children and employees at the center; and
  • (2) necessary for accreditation by an appropriate national early childhood programs accrediting entity.
• (b)
  • (1) Not less than twice annually, the Commandant shall ensure that each Coast Guard child development center is subject to an unannounced inspection.
  • (2) Of the biannual inspections under paragraph (1)—
    • (A) 1 shall be carried out by a representative of the Coast Guard installation served by the Coast Guard child development center concerned; and
    • (B) 1 shall be carried out by a representative of the Coast Guard child development services work-life programs.
• (c)
  • (1) The Commandant shall maintain and publicize a means by which an individual can report, with respect to a Coast Guard child development center or a family home daycare—
    • (A) any suspected violation of—
      • (i) standards established under subsection (a); or
      • (ii) any other applicable law or standard;
    • (B) suspected child abuse or neglect; or
    • (C) any other deficiency.
  • (2) The Commandant shall ensure that an individual making a report pursuant to paragraph (1) may do so anonymously if so desired by the individual.
  • (3) The Commandant shall establish procedures for investigating reports made pursuant to paragraph (1).