This bill amends existing legislation to increase the maximum number of children that a registered family day care provider can care for from five to ten. It stipulates that family day care homes providing care for more than five children must comply with all relevant health and safety code requirements and must have at least one additional trained individual present at all times to assist in child care. The bill also clarifies the definitions of various terms related to child care, including "family day care home" and "family day care provider," and introduces new language to ensure that these definitions align with the updated regulations.

Additionally, the bill mandates that family day care sponsoring organizations provide training and technical assistance to both the providers and any individuals assisting them in child care services. It requires the Commissioner of Human Services to utilize federal block grant funds to support the additional training needed for family day care providers. The bill aims to enhance the quality of care in family day care settings while allowing providers to serve more children, thereby addressing the growing demand for child care services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 30:5B-3, 30:5B-18, 30:5B-21