This bill modifies provisions related to caring for children.
This bill:
- requires licensure for a residential child care provider when providing child care for a certain number of qualifying children;
- requires certification for a residential child care provider when providing child care for a certain number of qualifying children;
- amends provisions authorizing the Department of Health and Human Services to inspect the home of a certified child care provider under certain circumstances;
- prohibits a certified residential child care provider from providing child care to more than two qualifying children under certain ages;
- provides that a residential child care provider may be inspected in accordance with federal law;
- amends provisions of criminal background check requirements for a child care provider; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Substitute #1: 26B-2-402, 26B-2-403, 26B-2-404, 26B-2-405, 26B-2-406, 78A-6-209
Introduced: 26B-2-402, 26B-2-403, 26B-2-404, 26B-2-405, 26B-2-406, 78A-6-209