PURPOSE: This rule defines the requirements for the organization and administration of group day care homes and child day care centers.

1. (1) Each day care facility shall be organized according to written policies and procedures which clearly establish job responsibilities and lines of administrative authority.
2. (2) If a group day care home is incorporated, the corporation shall designate one (1) of the officers of the corporation to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the group day care home provider. When the responsibility for the operation of a group day care home rests with a board of directors, the Child Care Licensing Unit shall be notified immediately if there is a change of the officer designated to be responsible for the daily operation of the facility and to meet the requirements of the group day care home provider. References and child abuse/neglect screening information shall be provided as required by 19 CSR 40-62.042 Initial Licensing Information.
3. (3) When the responsibility for operation of a facility rests with a board of directors, the Child Care Licensing Unit shall be notified immediately if there is a change of the board president or chairperson. Child abuse/neglect screening information shall be provided as required by 19 CSR 40-62.042 Initial Licensing Information.
4. (4) The person(s) operating a day care facility shall be responsible for meeting all debts and obligations incurred by the facility and for maintaining compliance with all licensing rules for group day care homes and day care centers.

AUTHORITY: section 210.221.1(3), RSMo Supp. 1993.* This rule previously filed as 13 CSR 40-62.061, 13 CSR 40-62.032 and 19 CSR 40-62.032. Original rule filed March 29, 1991, effective Oct. 31, 1991. Changed to 19 CSR 40-62.032, effective Dec. 9, 1993. Changed to 19 CRS 30-62.032 July 30, 1998. *Original authority: 210.221.1(3), RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993.