During the 2025 regular session the legislature made changes to Section 210.221, RSMo, to grant the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education the power to issue temporary child care licenses. Temporary child care licenses support timely access to child care while maintaining regulatory oversight and protecting the well-being of children. The policy and Frequently Asked Questions documents below are designed to help providers, stakeholders, and partners understand how temporary licenses are applied and monitoring within the licensing system.