Assembly Bill 350 aims to update the licensing regulations for family and group child care centers in Wisconsin. The bill proposes to amend existing statutes to redefine the capacity limits for these centers, increasing the maximum number of children that can be cared for in family child care centers from eight to twelve, and in group child care centers from nine to thirteen. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) must authorize licensed child care centers that have adequate staff and space to accommodate these new capacity limits.

The bill also includes provisions for training requirements for child care providers, specifically regarding the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, and establishes ongoing training for foster parents. It renumbers and amends existing statutes to reflect these changes, including the adjustment of licensing fees associated with the new capacity limits. Furthermore, the DCF is directed to amend its administrative rules to align with the updated definitions and requirements set forth in the bill.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 48.65(3)(a), 48.65, 66.1017(1)(a), 66.1017