PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirement that child care facilities must be under the exclusive control of a religious organization in order to qualify for exemption under sections 210.211(5) or 210.516.1(5), RSMo.

Any foster home arrangement established and operated by any well-known religious order or church and any residential care facility or child placement agency operated by such organization; or any institution or agency maintained or operated by the state, city or county shall be exempt from licensure, per section 210.516, RSMo.

AUTHORITY sections 210.481–210.536, RSMo (1994) and (Cum. Supp. 1996).* Original rule filed Oct. 7, 1987, effective March 25, 1988. Rescinded: Filed Jan. 14, 1997, effective July 30, 1997. Readopted: Filed Feb. 6, 1997, effective July 30, 1997. *Original authority: Please see the Missouri Revised Statutes 1994 and Cumulative Supplement 1996.