National Resource Center for
Health and Safety in Child Care
and Early Education
Health and Safety in Child Care
and Early Education
1-800-598-KIDS(5437)
Missouri Regulations
The state’s regulatory information listed below is verified as of March 3, 2013
The state’s regulatory information listed below is verified as of March 3, 2013
| Missouri has seven different documents regulating health and safety in child care. | Effective
Date |
| Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers | 6/30/2011 |
| Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Homes | 6/30/2011 |
| License-Exempt Child Care Facilities | 1/2002 |
| Sanitation Inspection Guidelines for Licensed Group Child Care Homes, Licensed Child Care Centers and License-Exempt Child Care facilities | 7/29/2005 |
| Sanitation Inspection Guidelines for Family Child Care Homes | 7/29/2005 |
| Missouri Revised Statutes - Chapter 210: Child Protection and Reformation | 8/28/2012 |
| Background Screening Process for Licensed Child Care Facilities | 12/2006 |
State Licensing Contact
State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Child Care Regulation
3418 Knipp Drive, Suite F
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Phone: (573) 751-2450
Web Page: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/safety/childcare/index.php
Links
to other Missouri State Child Care Contacts
State Early Learning Guidelines: