Missouri ChildcareLicensing Requirements

License posted in visible location

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.022

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.022

Operational policies current and available

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.032

Parent handbook distributed to all families

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.032

DHSS inspection reports available to parents

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.022

Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Outdoor play area meets minimum (50 sq ft per child)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Temperature maintained 68-78°F

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Adequate lighting and ventilation

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Toilets clean and child-accessible

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Handwashing sinks accessible to children

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Drinking water readily available

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Napping equipment clean and appropriate

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.082

Medications stored in locked cabinet

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Emergency medications readily accessible

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Cleaning supplies stored out of reach

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Hazardous materials secured from children

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Emergency evacuation plan posted

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.082

Fire drill log current (monthly drills)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.082

Tornado drill log current (monthly during season)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.082

Lockdown drill log current (semi-annual)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.082

Fire extinguishers charged and accessible

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.082

Outdoor equipment safe and age-appropriate

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.072

Safe sleep practices followed (infants)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

FCSR background screening current for all staff

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.042

FBI fingerprint check completed

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.042

Director meets qualification requirements

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

Group leaders meet qualifications

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

Annual clock hour training (12 hours) documented

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

Child abuse/neglect recognition training

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

Safe sleep training (infant caregivers)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

Provider orientation completed

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

Staff health assessments on file

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.052

Infant ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

Toddler ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

Two year old ratio maintained (1:8, max group 16)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

Preschool ratio maintained (1:10, max group 20)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

School-age ratio maintained (1:16, max group 32)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Immunization records current (ShowMeVax or provider)

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Medical exam within 30 days of enrollment

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Allergy information documented and accessible

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Medication authorization forms on file

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Pickup authorization documented

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102

Children supervised at all times

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.092

Sign-in/out procedures followed

Ref: 19 CSR 30-62.102