PURPOSE: This rule defines the procedures for license renewal.

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. (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:

   1. (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 5 CSR 25-400

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 family child care home and agreement to comply with all statutes and department licensing rules;

1. (B) A current list of available equipment;
2. (C) A listing of household members and assistant(s); and
3. (D) A completed safety plan if a sex offender resides within one thousand feet (1,000') of the facility. If the provider has an existing safety plan, a new plan is not required.

1. (2) The provider shall have the following on file and available for review:

   1. (A) Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee;
   2. (B) Evidence of compliance with local, state, or both, sanitation requirements;
   3. (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
   4. (D) Documentation as required by the Missouri Secretary of State and state law to verify the legal entity is in good standing, if a family child care home is owned by a legal entity.

AUTHORITY: section 210.221.1(3), RSMo Supp. 2020.* This rule previously filed as 13 CSR 40-61.031, 13 CSR 40-61.055, and 19 CSR 40-61.055. Original rule filed March 29, 1991, effective Oct. 31, 1991. Changed to 19 CSR 40-61.055, effective Dec. 9, 1993. Changed to 19 CSR 30-61.055 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. Moved to 5 CSR 25-400.055, effective Aug. 30, 2021. *Original authority: 210.221.1(3), RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2015.