In 2019, the responsibility for licensing child care programs in Rhode Island was transferred to the state Department of Human Services to be managed in coordination with the state's Child Care Assistance Program. In Rhode Island, organizations that provide care and/or supervision for children without a parent or guardian present for any part of a 24-hour day must have a license to operate a child care program. Individuals may care for up to three unrelated children in a private home without a license. Programs that are operated by public and private schools and recreational camps are exempt from child care licensing. (author abstract)