Child Care Facility Laws

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Mississippi law addresses child care facilities through three main pieces of legislation.

  • Mississippi Child Care Licensing: Title 43, Chapter 20.
  • Mississippi Youth Camp Safety and Health: Title 75, Chapter 74.
  • Child Residential Home Notification: Title 43, Chapter 16.

These laws can be found online at the LexisNexis website.

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