This bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 142B.65, focusing on child care licensing standards, specifically regarding staff qualifications, ratios, and group sizes. It introduces new definitions for terms such as "substitute," "staff person," and "unsupervised volunteer," while also establishing qualifications for child care center directors and staff. Notably, the bill specifies that a director must be at least 18 years old and outlines educational and experience requirements for staff. Additionally, it sets forth staff-to-child ratios and maximum group sizes, allowing for flexibility in grouping children of different ages under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill directs the commissioners of human services and children, youth, and families to amend existing Minnesota Rules to streamline record-keeping and health requirements for child care centers. This includes removing certain documentation requirements from children's records and allowing for a minimum facility temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The bill also repeals several existing Minnesota Rules related to child care staff qualifications and ratios, thereby updating the regulatory framework to better align with the new standards established in the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 142B.65