LD202

An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services

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Maine LD202 raises the number of children a family child care provider can care for without a license.

Maine LD202 amends the definition of a family child care provider to allow them to care for more children without needing a license. Specifically, a provider can care for up to six children, excluding their own or those who reside in their home, without a license, provided at least two of the children are siblings. This change aims to support family child care providers by easing licensing requirements.

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Calendar

Apr 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 21, 2025

10:01 AM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.