Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES › Division 30 - Division of Regulation and Licensure › Chapter 62 - Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers › Section 19 CSR 30-62.042 - Licensing Process

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment removes exemptions for
				  related children, revises procedures for the child care licensing process, and
				  updates the license application form. The initial licensing process will no
				  longer require an initial inquiry to the department; background screening
				  requirements have been updated to comply with changes to section
				  210.1080,
				  RSMo; a requirement for posting contact information of key individuals has been
				  added; and references to license renewal and change of owner processes have
				  been removed. This amendment also replaces the term "day care" with "child
				  care" throughout the rule and the chapter title.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has
				  determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is
				  incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome
				  or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be
				  maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the
				  public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of
				  reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text
				  of the rule is printed here.
(1) An applicant shall complete the licensing
				orientation available on the department's website to learn about the licensing
				process and rules.
(2) Upon receipt
				of a completed Application for License to Operate a Child Care Facility form, a
				licensing inspection shall be made.
See Application for License to Operate a Child Care Facility
				  form, promulgated as of August 2020 and incorporated by reference in this rule.
				  As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, PO Box
				  570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the department at
https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php
.
				  This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendment or additions. If
				  licensing rules are not met within six (6) months, the application shall be
				  void and another application shall be filed.
(3) The licensing process shall include an
				inspection of the entire premises of the facility by the licensing
				representative.
(4) Prior to the
				granting of a license, the following shall be submitted by the applicant:
(A) A sketch or diagram of the facility
				showing the arrangement of the rooms, including the location of toilet and
				handwashing facilities, the kitchen, the office, and the doors. The licensing
				representative and the applicant shall measure the facility jointly;
(B) A sketch or diagram of the outdoor play
				area and placement of equipment. The licensing representative and the applicant
				shall measure the area jointly;
(C)
				Written policies provided to parents shall include:
1. Program goals;
2. Admission, care, and discharge of
				children;
3. Narrative description
				of child care practices and concepts; and
4. Discipline and guidance
				policies;
(D) A schedule
				of daily activities for each age group in care (infant/toddler, preschool, and
				school-age);
(E) A sample weekly
				menu;
(F) An itemized list of
				available materials and equipment to be used by children;
(G) A staff sheet;
(H) A written disaster and emergency
				plan;
(I) Lines of administrative
				authority;
(J) Sample forms used,
				other than those supplied by the department;
(K) Evidence of compliance with local or
				state, or both, sanitation requirements;
(L) Evidence of compliance, if applicable,
				with local building and zoning requirements;
(M) Documentation as required by the Missouri
				Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing
				if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a legal
				entity;
(N) Written policies and
				procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities for the director or
				group home provider;
(O) Official
				verification of the center director or group child care home provider's
				education and experience;
(P) A
				written safe sleep policy, if the facility's application includes children
				under twelve (12) months of age in the requested age range; and
(Q) Other information required by the
				department to make a determination regarding licensure of the
				facility.