Assembly Bill 349 proposes amendments to current child care regulations in Wisconsin, specifically regarding the number of children that certified child care operators can care for. Under existing law, individuals must obtain a license to care for four or more children under the age of seven. However, certified child care operators can currently care for up to three unrelated children and a total of six children. The bill amends this by allowing certified child care operators to care for up to six children under the age of seven, regardless of whether they are related to the operator.

The bill also introduces new provisions that specify conditions under which certified operators can care for children under the age of two. Specifically, if an operator is caring for three children under the age of two, they may care for a total of five children, and if they are caring for four children under the age of two, they may care for a total of four children. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility for certified child care operators while ensuring that care standards are maintained.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 48.65(1), 48.65