Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 5 - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Division 25 - Office of Childhood
Chapter 400 - Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Homes
Section 5 CSR 25-400.025 - Organization and Administration
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment updates the term "family day care home" to "family child care home" and adds sections (5) and (6) from rescinded 5 CSR 25-400.015 Exemption of Day Care Facilities.
(1) Each family child care home shall be organized according to written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority.
(2) If a family child 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 child care 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 child care provider.
(3) The person(s) or legal entity who owns a family child care home shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for family child care homes.
(4) When the responsibility for the operation of a family child care home 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.
(5) When a nonreligious organization having as its principal purpose the provision of child care services enters into an arrangement with a religious organization to provide continuing assistance in the maintenance or operation of a child care facility, the facility is not under the exclusive control of the religious organization and does not qualify for exemption from licensure under section 210.211.1(17), RSMo.
(6) If the person(s) operating the facility claims exemption from licensure, s/he shall file all information requested by the department to make a determination of exemption prior to opening. Facilities may waive the right to apply for exemption and request voluntary licensure. These facilities shall comply with all licensing rules.
