This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia, specifically section 49-2-113, to modify the ratio of children in family child care facilities. The new legal language inserted into the bill specifies that when determining the staff-to-child ratio, family child care facilities must include all children aged 10 years and under who are present in the facility. This includes children of the director, staff members, and friends of the child.

The bill also maintains existing requirements for various child care facilities, including licensing and certification processes, and outlines exemptions for certain programs such as public school-operated kindergartens and occasional care services. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for child care services to have a written evacuation plan for emergencies and mandates annual updates to this plan. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the safety and regulatory framework surrounding family child care facilities in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-2-113