PURPOSE: The amendment removes the license renewal
process to comply with section
210.221.1, RSMo 2020 and adds
annual requirements for group child care homes and child care
centers.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has
determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is
incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome
or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be
maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the
public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of
reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text
of the rule is printed here.
(1) The provider shall submit the following
to the department on an annual basis, at least thirty (30) calendar days prior
to the anniversary date as printed on the license:
(A) An Annual Declaration for Licensed
Facility form, promulgated as of August 2020 and incorporated by reference in
this rule. As published by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior
Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 and available by the
department at
https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/forms.php
indicating the licensee's intent to continue operating a licensed group child
care home or child care center and agreement to comply with all statutes and
department licensing rules;
(B)
Evidence of compliance with local building and zoning requirements, if
applicable;
(C) A current list of
available equipment; and
(D) A
current staff sheet.
(2)
The provider shall have the following on file and available for review:
(A) Evidence of compliance with a fire and
safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her
designee;
(B) Evidence of
compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements;
(C) The child care provider shall conduct a
Family Care Safety Registry check for all child care staff members within
thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date as printed on the license;
and
(D) Documentation as required
by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is
in good standing, if a group child care home or child care center is owned by a
legal entity.