Bill > HF2877

This bill modifies regulations for group family day care facilities in Minnesota, specifically addressing child-adult capacity ratios and age distribution restrictions. The bill introduces new detailed guidelines for licensed group family day care programs with different capacities (10, 12, and 18 children), specifying precise rules about the number and ages of children that can be cared for by one or two adults. For example, in an 18-child licensed program, two adults must be present, with no more than 18 children under 11 years old, of which no more than 16 can be under five years old, and only up to four can be between six weeks and 12 months old. The bill also increases the maximum licensed capacity for family child care from 14 to 18 children and adjusts related zoning and licensing provisions to accommodate this change. Additionally, the bill allows for some flexibility in capacity, such as permitting a slight temporary increase during transition periods and specifying conditions under which a helper can substitute for a second adult caregiver. These changes aim to provide more structured and safe guidelines for group family day care providers while offering some operational flexibility.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2877&ssn=0&y=2025