Section R. 400.8810 - Swimming; child care staff member-to-child ratioRule 810.
(1) Written parental permission regarding their child's participation in swimming activities must be kept on file at the center.(2) A lifeguard shall be on duty at all swimming activities and shall not be included in the child care staff member-to-child ratio.(3) For children under 3 years of age, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 child care staff member to 1 child.(4) For all non-swimmers 3 years of age and older, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 child care staff member to 4 children when the water level is at the child's chest height or lower. When the water level is above the child's chest height, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 child care staff member to 1 child.(5) For swimmers 3 years of age and older, there shall be an in-the-water child care staff member-to-child ratio as required by R 400.8182(3).Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8810
2013 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/18/2019