When must you report arrest, indictment, information regarding an official complaint accepted by a county or district attorney, of an employee, foster parent, contract staff, volunteer, etc?

• A. To Licensing as soon as you become aware of the situation.
• B. To Parents immediately.
• C. To Law Enforcement immediately.
• D. To Licensing and to Parents as soon as possible.

Answer: (A)

When someone connected to the agency faces arrest, indictment, or an official complaint accepted by a county or district attorney, the immediate action is to inform the licensing authority. This requirement exists so the regulator can quickly assess potential risks to children, determine appropriate oversight steps, and ensure the agency remains compliant with licensing standards. The focus is on notifying the licensing body promptly, not on notifying parents or law enforcement as the primary reporting channel.

Informing parents is not the mandated reporting channel and could raise privacy concerns, while law enforcement involvement is usually handled separately through the criminal process. Some investigations may involve cooperation with law enforcement, but the agency’s duty to report to Licensing promptly stands as the key action. Therefore, reporting to Licensing as soon as you become aware best fits the regulatory expectation and timing.