HB 1614 -- Child Care Facilities

Sponsor:  Storch

This bill establishes Nathan's Law which changes the laws
regarding child care facilities.  In its main provisions, the
bill:

(1)  Specifies that children related by blood, marriage, or
adoption will be counted in the total number of children being
cared for except that children living in the home who attend a
full day of school will not be included in the total.  Currently,
these children are not considered in the total number;

(2)  Requires any child care facility which is exempt from
licensure to disclose its exempt status to the parents or
guardians of children in its care;

(3)  Establishes a fine of $200 per day, not to exceed $10,000,
for any person violating the provisions regarding licensure of
child care facilities for a second or subsequent time; and

(4)  Authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to
immediately close any illegally operating unlicensed child care
facility.   A local prosecutor may file suit for a permanent
order preventing the operation of the facility which will remain
in effect until the court determines the child care facility is
in compliance with all licensing requirements.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm