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 30-62.032 - Organization and Administration
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment changes references of Child Care Licensing Unit to the department and includes language to accommodate legal entities. This amendment also removes child abuse and neglect language in an effort to not conflict with section 210.1080, RSMo.
(1) Each day care facility shall be organized according to written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority.
(2) If a group day care home is owned by a legal entity, the legal entity shall designate a person to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the group day care home provider. The department shall be notified in writing immediately if there is a change of the person designated to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the group day care home provider.
(3) When the responsibility for the operation of a facility rests with a board of directors, the department shall be notified in writing immediately if there is a change of the board president or chairperson.
(4) The person(s) or legal entity who owns a day care facility shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for group day care homes and day care centers.
*Original authority: 210.221.1(3), RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993.
