Section R. 400.8102 - Definitions; J through RRule 102. As used in these rules:
(a) "Lead caregiver" means a child care staff member who is responsible for planning and implementing the daily program of activities for a group of children in a child care center.(b) "Licensee" means that term as defined in section 1(q) of the act, MCL 722.111.(c) "Licensee designee" means that term as defined in section 1(cc) of the act, MCL 722.111.(d) "Michigan school age or youth development credential" means a credential issued by the Michigan Afterschool Association or similar credential approved by the department.(e) "MiRegistry" is the electronic data system for child care providers that is maintained by the department of education to verify and track employment, training, and educational accomplishments. MiRegistry offers a statewide calendar of online and classroom training opportunities. MiRegistry can be accessed online at http://www.miregistry.org.(f) "Montessori credential" means a credential issued by the Association Montessori International (AMI), American Montessori Society (AMS), or any Montessori teaching or training institution recognized by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) that meets or exceeds 270 hours of academic training.(g) "Parent" or "parental" means a child's natural or adoptive parent who is legally responsible for the child or the child's legal guardian.(h) "Playspace" means a piece or pieces of age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials that 1 child can use independently for 15 minutes.(i) "Personnel" means a licensee, licensee designee, child care staff member, and child care aide.(j) "Portable crib" means a crib that can be folded or collapsed, without disassembly, to occupy a space less than it occupies when it is used. Products with mesh, fabric, or non-rigid sides, such as a bassinet or play yard, are not considered a portable crib.(k) "Program components" means the different services offered by a center. They include, but are not limited to, infant and toddler, preschool, and school-age care and education; nighttime care; food service; swimming; and transportation.(l) "Program director" means a licensee or child care staff member who is responsible for the general management of the center and ensures compliance with the act and these rules.(m) "Routine transportation" means regularly scheduled travel on the same day of the week, at the same time, to the same destination. Any deviation is non-routine transportation.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8102
2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019