The purpose of Sections 43-20-51 through 43-20-65 is to protect and promote the health and safety of children of this state who are cared for in family child care homes which are not required to be licensed by the state, by allowing for a voluntary registration of such homes, establishing of standards for such homes and child care providers and allowing for periodic routine inspection and mandatory inspections when warranted by complaints.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 20 - Child Care Facilities
§ 43-20-51. Legislative purpose
§ 43-20-55. Development of regulations and standards; compensation of advisory council members
§ 43-20-61. Denial, revocation, or refusal to renew certificate of registration; hearing
§ 43-20-63. Suspension of certificate of registration; grounds
§ 43-20-65. Information confidential; hearings may be closed