Children; Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act; director; effective date.

HB 2927 modifies Oklahoma's child care licensing requirements for directors and facility space. It allows directors to qualify with a bachelor's degree *or* 4 years of full-time child care experience (instead of requiring specific education), and adds a one-year probationary period for staff replacing master teachers. The bill also sets new space standards: pre-2016 facilities must provide 35 sq. ft. per infant in infant-only rooms, while newer facilities must provide 40 sq. ft. per infant. These changes directly affect licensed child care centers operating in Oklahoma, particularly those hiring directors or expanding facilities.