Relating to unlicensed and unregistered child care facilities exceeding the maximum number of children authorized to be in care

This bill relates to unlicensed and unregistered child care facilities exceeding the maximum number of children authorized to be in care and establishing administrative penalties. The bill provides that the department of human services shall establish by rule an administrative penalty to be assessed against an unlicensed or unregistered child care facility not to exceed $500 per child exceeding the maximum number of children authorized to be in care at the child care facility. The bill provides that if a child care facility completes licensing or registration within days of the determination of a violation and is in compliance with the limits on the maximum number of children authorized to be in care at the facility, the department shall not impose an administrative penalty. 4A. The bill requires that the department shall include on its internet page or site reporting information for an individual with concerns regarding an unlicensed or unregistered child care facility exceeding the maximum number of children allowed to be in care at the facility and information that the department will investigate all complaints in a timely manner.