1. (9) The child care provider and child care staff members, as defined by 19 CSR 30- 63.010 Definitions, shall have qualifying background screening results on file as required by 19 CSR 30-63.020 General 19 CSR 30-62

Requirements, prior to initial issuance of the license.

1. (10) Background screening information received by the provider shall be retained in the individual’s file in a confidential manner and available for review.
2. (11) Prior to the granting of a license, the facility shall be in compliance with state statutes and licensing rules for group child care homes and child care centers.
3. (12) Once granted, the license shall be posted near the entrance of the facility where it may be seen easily by parents or others who visit.

4. (13) The name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) shall be posted prominently near the license for all of the following, as applicable:

   1. (A) The child care provider(s);
   2. (B) Facility owner(s);
   3. (C) Board president or chairperson; or
   4. (D) All manager(s) and/or member(s).
5. (14) The license shall not be transferable and shall apply only to the person(s) and address shown on the license.
6. (15) The license shall be the property of the department and shall be subject to discipline by the director upon failure of the provider to comply with state statutes and/or licensing rules for group child care homes and child care centers.
7. (16) If a facility’s license is revoked or denied due to failure to comply with state statutes and/or licensing rules, the department shall not accept a subsequent application from the provider for that facility within twelve (12) months after the effective date of revocation or denial, or within twelve (12) months after all appeal rights have been exhausted, whichever is later.

8. (17) The license shall become null and void if—

   1. (A) Revoked;
   2. (B) The owner closes the facility;
   3. (C) The facility changes ownership; or
   4. (D) In the case of licenses not held by legal entities, the death of the licensee(s).
9. (18) The number and ages of children a group child care home or child care center is authorized to have in care at any one (1) time shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded except as permitted within these rules. SENIOR SERVICES
10. (19) All child care provided on the premises of a licensed group child care home or child care center shall be in compliance with the licensing rules, the conditions specified on the license, and the conditions of any variances granted to the licensee.
11. (20) The provider shall permit the department access to the facility, premises, and records during all inspections.
12. (21) The provider shall not deny a child admission to, or the benefits of, any program provided by the group child care home or child care center on the basis of race, sex, religion, or national origin.

AUTHORITY: sections 210.221.1(3) and 210.1080, RSMo Supp. 2020.* This rule previously filed as 13 CSR 40-62.021, 13 CSR 40-62.042, and 19 CSR 40-62.042. Original rule filed March 29, 1991, effective Oct. 31, 1991. Changed to 19 CSR 40-62.042, effective Dec. 9, 1992. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 18, 1993, effective Aug. 28, 1993, expired Dec. 25, 1993. Emergency amendment filed Jan. 4, 1994, effective Jan. 14, 1994, expired May 13, 1994. Amended: Filed Aug. 18, 1993, effective April 9, 1994. Amended: Filed Sept. 12, 1995, effective March 30, 1996. Changed to 19 CSR 30- 62.042 July 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Feb. 18, 1999, effective Sept. 30, 1999. Emergency amendment filed Feb. 15, 2019, effective Feb. 25, 2019, expired Aug. 23, 2019. Amended: Filed Feb. 15, 2019, effective Aug. 30, 2019. Amended: Filed Aug. 31, 2020, effective Feb. 28, 2021. *Original authority: 210.221.1(3), RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2015, 2019, 2020 and 210.1080, RSMo 2018, amended 2019, 2020.