Assembly Bill 350 aims to update the licensing regulations for family and group child care centers in Wisconsin. The bill modifies the current law by increasing the capacity limits for family child care centers from a maximum of eight children to twelve, and for group child care centers from nine or more children to thirteen or more. Specifically, it requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to authorize licensed child care centers that have adequate staff and space to provide care for these new group sizes. Additionally, the bill mandates that DCF update its rules accordingly to reflect these changes.

The bill also includes several amendments to existing statutes, such as changing the language regarding training requirements for child care providers and foster parents. For instance, it specifies that all child care center licensees and their employees must receive training on preventing sudden infant death syndrome before they begin their roles. Furthermore, it establishes a new section that defines family child care centers and group child care centers in alignment with the updated capacity limits. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the regulatory framework governing child care services while ensuring that safety and training standards are maintained.

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