MO SB339

Establishes "Nathan's Law" modifying child-care facility licensing requirements, including changing the definition of related children to be included rather than excluded from the count of unattended children for exemption purposes.

Requires child-care facilities exempt from licensure to disclose their exempt status to parents or guardians of children in their care.

Increases penalties for violating child-care regulations from an infraction with up to $200 fine for first offense to a class A misdemeanor with fines up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses.

Establishes "Sam Pratt's Law" authorizing the department of health and senior services to investigate and prohibit exempt child-care providers from operating if they have pending criminal charges that would sanction a licensed provider.

Makes it a class B misdemeanor (class A for repeat violations) for an exempt child-care provider to continue operating after being notified by the department to cease services due to pending criminal charges.