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 30-60.050 - Staffing Requirements
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment removes rule language that the Department of Health and Senior Services has no statutory authority to enforce and adds background screening language requirements to comply with 210.1080, RSMo.
(1) Supervision and basic care shall be provided at all license-exempt facilities.
(2) All caregivers shall review the rules of this chapter.
(3) Nursery schools shall have on file qualifying background screening results for child care staff members in accordance with 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
(4) Facilities operated by a religious organization and that receive federal funds for providing care for children shall have on file qualifying background screening results for child care staff members in accordance with 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
(5) Child care staff members of nursery schools or facilities operated by a religious organization and that receive federal funds for providing care for children with disqualifying background screening results are prohibited from being on the premises during child care hours in accordance with 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
(6) Criminal background checks shall be completed every five (5) years for child care staff members of nursery schools and facilities operated by a religious organization and that receive federal funds for providing care for children in accordance with 19 CSR 30-63.020 General Requirements.
(7) A check of the Family Care Safety Registry shall be conducted for all child care staff members of nursery schools every two (2) years.
(8) Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual's file in a confidential manner and made available for review when requested by the department.
*Original authority: 210.221, RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1999; 210.252, RSMo 1993, amended 1999.