Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Division 30 - Division of Regulation and Licensure
Chapter 60 - License-Exempt Child Care Facilities
Section 19 CSR 30-60.040 - Variance Requests
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule establishes the procedure for a facility director to request a variance from any portion of the rules of this chapter.
(1) Any facility director may request a variance from any portion of the rules of this chapter. The request for a variance shall be made in writing to the department and shall include the reasons for requesting the variance. The department shall approve any variance request that does not endanger the health or safety of the children served by the facility. Local inspectors may grant a variance, subject to approval by the department.
(2) If a variance request is not recommended by the bureau, the facility owner or director shall be advised in writing of the basis for the recommendation. If the owner or facility director does not agree with the recommendation to deny the variance, s/he may request the department to make a final decision regarding the denial.
*Original authority: 210.221, RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1999; 210.252, RSMo 1993, amended 1999.
