§ 20-78-103 - State or federal funds -- Licensing requirements. - Arkansas Statutes

20-78-103. State or federal funds -- Licensing requirements.

(a) The Department of Human Services shall not expend any state or federal funds for child care services to any child care facility unless that facility is licensed or approved by the Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, or registered with the department except where care is provided by a relative in a setting otherwise exempt from licensure.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply until January 1, 1992, to any facility which is currently exempt and which is providing child care services to participants in the Project Success Program.

(c) Prior to that time, such facilities may apply for licensure or become registered with the department.

(d) After January 1, 1992, the facility must either be licensed or registered to qualify for state or federal funds.