Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION › Division 25 - Office of Childhood › Chapter 500 - Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers › Section 5 CSR 25-500.042 - Organization and Administration

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment updates incorporated forms
				  and references to rules contained within.
The Application for License to Operate a Child Care Facility
				  form that is incorporated by reference has been updated based on the
				  comment.
(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,
				revised 2021, and incorporated by reference in this rule as published by the
				Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PO Box 480,
				Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480 and available by the department at
https://dese.mo.gov/childhood/forms
.
				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