LAC 28:CLXI.705. Access

A. An early learning center shall allow the department staff access to the center, the children, all files, records, and recordings, upon request at any time during any hours of operation or any time a child is present. B. Departmental staff shall: 1. not view video recordings for annual inspections; 2. only be allowed to view video recordings as part of an investigation of a complaint or incident: a. in order to view a video recording for a complaint or incident, departmental staff shall provide in writing information about the complaint or incident, including the approximate date, time, location and description; 3. be allowed to interview any center staff personnel deemed necessary by the department; 4. be admitted into a center immediately and without delay and shall be given free access to all areas of a center, including its grounds; 5. be permitted to verify that no children are present in that portion of the center and that such private areas are inaccessible to children if any portion of a center is set aside for private use by an owner of the center. C. Each early learning center shall maintain a secured point of entry into the licensed space or school to provide for supervision of ingress and egress during operating hours or when children are present.