Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Division 30 - Division of Regulation and Licensure
Chapter 61 - Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Homes
Section 19 CSR 30-61.165 - Emergency School Closings

Universal Citation: 19 MO Code of State Regs 30-61.165

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This rule allows one-third additional attendance of school-age children on unscheduled days of school closing.

(1) On days when schools are closed due to emergencies such as inclement weather or physical plant failure, the home may accommodate enrolled school-age children who need care. The provider shall be permitted to exceed for the day the licensed capacity of the home by one-third (1/3). The one-third (1/3) excess attendance shall not be in addition to the one-third (1/3) excess attendance allowed for overlap care. At no time may the total number in care be more than one-third (1/3) over the licensed capacity of the home.

(2) The provider shall maintain a written record including the date of the emergency school closing, the reason for the closing and the number of children in care on that date.

(3) Emergency school closing overlap shall not be permitted for scheduled days of school closing.

*Original authority: 210.221.1(3), RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993.

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