Section R. 400.1904b - Child care assistant; requirementsRule 4b.
(1) A child care assistant shall be 14 to 17 years of age.(2) Prior to contact with children, the individual shall be determined by the department to be eligible to serve as a child care assistant, as required by R 400.1925.(3) Within 90 days of hire, a child care assistant shall provide the licensee all of the following: (a) A valid certification in infant, child, and adult CPR.(b) A valid certification in first aid.(c) Proof of training in the prevention of infectious disease, including immunizations. Hours of training in the prevention of infectious disease from MiRegistry will be allowed to count for training hours to meet this requirement.(4) A child care assistant shall be supervised directly at all times by the licensee or a child care staff member who is present on site and can observe the child care assistant.(5) A child care assistant shall conduct himself or herself in a manner that is conducive to the welfare of children.(6) A child care assistant shall not substitute for the licensee or a child care staff member.(7) A child care assistant shall not drive a vehicle that is transporting children.(8) The licensee is responsible for the actions of a child care assistant who has contact with or access to children who are cared for in a child care home.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1904b
2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/13/2019