Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1914

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 400.1914 - Daily activity program

Rule 14.

(1) Personnel shall engage in positive interactions with children. For infants and toddlers, interactions may include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(a) Nurturing contact, such as talking to, holding, rocking, cuddling, and giving eye contact throughout the day and during daily routines such as feeding and diapering.

(b) Promptly responding to a child's cries and other signs of distress.

(2) A licensee shall plan daily activities so that each child may do any of the following:

(a) Develop and use language.

(b) Develop and use large and small muscles.

(c) Use materials and take part in activities that encourage creativity.

(d) Learn new ideas and skills.

(e) Participate in imaginative play.

(f) Rest, sleep, or both.

(3) All of the following developmentally appropriate opportunities must be provided daily:

(a) A balance of active and quiet play, group and individual activities.

(b) Indoor and outdoor play, except during inclement or extreme weather, or unless otherwise ordered by a health care provider.

(c) Early language and literacy experiences throughout the day accumulating for not less than 30 minutes.

(d) Early math and science experiences.

(4) Television, video tapes, movies, electronic devices, and computers must be limited to not more than 2 hours per day and to programs designed for children's education, enjoyment, or both. Other activities must be available to children during television and movie viewing.

(5) Programs and movies with violent or adult content, including soap operas, must not be permitted in child-use space while children are in care.

(6) The use of television, video tapes, movies, electronic devices, and computers by children in care must be suitable to the age of the child in terms of content and length of use.

(7) For children with special needs, a licensee shall work with the parents, medical personnel, or other relevant professionals to provide care in accordance with the child's identified needs and learning supports.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1914

2005 AACS; 2009 AACS; 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/13/2019