Bill > HB835

This bill modifies Missouri state law regarding child care facilities and licensing requirements. The legislation primarily updates Section 210.211 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), which governs child care facility regulations. The bill maintains existing exemptions for various types of child care settings, such as home-based care for six or fewer children, religious organizations, summer camps, and schools. A key new provision allows in-home licensed day care providers to have up to two related children who do not count towards the maximum licensed capacity. The bill also reinforces existing requirements that child care facilities disclose their licensure status to parents, with unlicensed facilities required to have parents sign a written acknowledgment of the facility's unlicensed status. Facilities receiving state or federal funds (with some specific exceptions) cannot be exempt from licensure. The legislation aims to provide clarity on child care regulations while maintaining flexibility for different types of child care providers, ensuring parents are informed about the licensing status of the facilities caring for their children.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB835&year=2025&code=R