(a)  Standards.⁠—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)  Inspections.⁠—

(1)  In general.⁠—Not less than twice annually, the Commandant shall ensure that each Coast Guard child development center is subject to an unannounced inspection.

(2)  Responsibility for inspections.⁠—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)  National Reporting.⁠—

(1)  In general.⁠—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)  Anonymous reporting.⁠—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)  Procedures.⁠—The Commandant shall establish procedures for investigating reports made pursuant to paragraph (1).