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A sample outline for writing an Emergency Plan for your child care facility is available here
Brochure providing a summary of the new rules regarding safe sleep, First Aid and CPR training, TB testing and emergency preparedness for child care facilities.
Safe and positive experiences during the first years of life help lead to the healthy development of Missouri children. Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a parent must make. Ensuring that children are well cared for in a safe, healthy, positive and educational environment by trained, qualified child staff is essential to the child’s development.
The department licenses and inspects child care centers, group child care homes and in-home child care centers. License-exempt homes are also inspected to ensure that children are receiving the proper care. Inspectors also investigate complaints at child care facilities as often as necessary to ensure children’s health and safety.
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Did you know that nearly 9 million cribs and numerous bassinets and play yards have been recalled since 2007? We encourage you to follow this link to the U.S. Consumer Protection Safety Commission Crib Information Center to learn more about the cribs that have been recalled, and to be sure that the cribs you are using are safe.