MN HF4128

Commissioner may grant permanent variances to child care licensing rules that do not affect health or safety, which expire if conditions change, and license holders must inform the commissioner of any modifications or face revocation and potential sanctions.

Commissioner shall consider variances for child care center staff qualification requirements under Minnesota Rules parts 9503.0032 and 9503.0033, including consideration of the staff person's professional development and completion of child care training courses.

Group family day care programs may operate as class B specialized infant and toddler family day care programs with only one caregiver present on days when caring for no more than four infants and toddlers combined, with no more than three infants.

Commissioner of human services must review best practices, research, and administrative data regarding child care licensing and alignment with other programs including the Quality Rating and Improvement System and Child and Adult Food Care Program.

Commissioner must establish a stakeholder engagement process and deliver a report by January 31, 2019 to legislative committee chairs on findings, timeline for child care reforms, and rulemaking plan.