Section R. 400.8185 - Primary careRule 185.
(1) As used in this rule, "primary caregiver" means the child care staff member to whom the care of a specific infant or toddler is assigned. The primary caregiver is responsible for direct care, verbal and physical interactions, primary responses to the child's physical and emotional needs, and continued interaction with the child's parents regarding the child's experiences.(2) The center shall implement a primary care system so that each infant and toddler has a primary caregiver.(3) Each infant and toddler shall have not more than 4 primary caregivers in a week. For centers operating less than 24 hours a day, an exception may occur during the first hour after the center opens and the hour before closing.(4) Information regarding a child's food, health, and temperament must be shared daily between primary caregivers when more than 1 primary caregiver is assigned to any infant or toddler.(5) Primary caregiving assignments must be documented and provided to parents.(6) An exception to this rule may be made when the center is transporting children and is in compliance with R 400.8760(1) and (2).Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8185
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019