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This bill modifies the definition of a "family child care provider" in Maine's child care regulations, increasing the number of children a provider can care for without requiring a state license. Specifically, the bill changes the existing law to allow a provider to care for 4 (instead of 3) children who are not their own or living in their home, and expands the exemption from licensing requirements. Under the new provision, if a provider is caring for their own children and other children, they can now care for 3 (instead of 2) additional children, or 4 additional children if at least 2 of those children are siblings. An important limitation is that no more than 3 of the total children in the provider's care can be under 2 years old. This change aims to provide more flexibility for home-based child care providers while maintaining some regulatory oversight to ensure child safety.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=202&snum=132