Section R. 400.8179 - ProgramRule 179.
(1) As used in this rule: (a) "Confining equipment" means equipment used to assist in caring for infants, including but is not limited to, swings, stationary activity centers, infant seats, and molded seats.(b) "Media" means use of electronic devices with a screen, including but not limited to: televisions, computers, tablets, multi-touch screens, interactive white boards, mobile devices, cameras, movie players, e-book readers, and electronic game consoles.(c) "Interactive media" means media designed to facilitate active and creative use by children and to encourage social engagement with other children and adults.(d) "Non-interactive media" means media that is used passively by children.(2) A center shall implement a program plan that includes daily learning experiences appropriate to the developmental level of the children. Experiences must be designed to develop all of the following: (a) Physical development.(c) Emotional development.(d) Cognitive development.(3) The program must be planned to provide a flexible balance of all of the following experiences: (b) Individual and group.(c) Large and small muscle.(d) Child initiated, and staff initiated.(4) Developmentally appropriate experiences must be designed so that throughout the day each child has opportunities to do all of the following: (a) Practice social interaction skills.(b) Use materials and take part in activities that encourage creativity.(c) Learn new ideas and skills.(d) Participate in imaginative play.(e) Participate in developmentally appropriate language and literacy experiences.(f) Participate in early math and science experiences.(g) Be physically active.(5) A school-age program must supplement the areas of development not regularly provided for during the school day.(6) A typical daily routine must be posted in a place visible to parents.(7) When awake, use of confining equipment for infants must be minimized, not to exceed 30 minutes at a time.(8) Tummy time is required daily for all infants under 12 months of age, and must meet all of the following requirements: (a) Infants shall be directly supervised at all times while engaged in tummy time.(b) Infants shall be healthy, awake, and alert during tummy time. If an infant falls asleep, the infant must be immediately moved to a safe sleeping space.(c) During tummy time, infants shall not be placed on or near soft surfaces, including but not limited to cushions, pillows, or padded mats.(d) A parent may request in writing an exemption for their infant from tummy time. The request must be kept in the child's file.(9) Use of media is prohibited for children under 2 years of age.(10) When media are used with children 2 years of age and older, all of the following apply: (a) Activities must be developmentally appropriate.(b) Interactive media must be used to support learning and to expand childrens access to content, and be suitable to the age of the child in terms of content and length of use per session.(c) Media with violent or adult content are prohibited while children are in care.(d) Use of non-interactive media must not exceed 2 hours per week per child.(e) When media are available for childrens use, other activities must also be available to children.(11) An exception to the requirements of subrule (10)(d) of this rule may be made under the following conditions: (a) School-age children using computers and any other electronic devices for academic and educational purposes.(b) Children using assistive and adaptive technology.(12) For children with special needs, care must be provided according to the child's needs as identified by parents, medical personnel, or other relevant professionals.(13) Parents may visit the center during hours of operation for the purpose of observing their children.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8179
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019