Rule 15-11-55-2.5.4 - Caregivers Caregivers shall be at least 18 years of age, and shall have at a minimum:
1. A high school diploma or equivalent (GED). OR
2. A current CECPR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, a MDHS DECCD Child Care Director's Credential, or MDHS OCY Director's Child Care Credential. OR
3. Three years prior documented experience caring for children who are under 13 years of age and who are not related to the caregiver within the third degree computed according to civil law. Staff failing to meet the requirements of education and/or experience to act as a caregiver shall be designated as caregiver assistants.
15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-2.5.4
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-20-8.