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This bill amends Delaware's child care licensing laws to specifically exempt military family child care providers from state licensing requirements. The bill defines a "military family child care provider" as a child care home that serves only dependent children eligible for Department of Defense subsidized care, and meets one of two conditions: either being located on a military base or federal property, or being certified as a family child care provider by a branch of the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Coast Guard. The legislation clarifies that the U.S. Department of Defense or Coast Guard (or their agents, such as installation commanders) will be responsible for approving and determining which children are served by these exempt providers. By adding this exemption, the bill reduces regulatory burden on child care providers associated with military installations, recognizing their unique status and oversight. The bill will take effect 60 days after being enacted into law, providing a standard transition period for implementation.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142135