Section 75-03-09-03 - DefinitionsThe terms used in this chapter have the same meanings as in North Dakota Century Code section 50-11.1-02. In addition, as used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
1. "Annual" is defined as the provider's licensing year.2. "Application" means all forms the department requires when applying or reapplying for a license.3. "Aquatic activity" means an activity in or on a body of water, either natural or manmade, including rivers, lakes, streams, swimming pools, and water slides.4. "Attendance" means the total number of children present at any one time at the group child care.5. "Child with special needs" means a child whose medical providers have determined that the child has or is at risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions.6. "Emergency designee" means an individual designated by the operator to be a backup caregiver for emergency assistance or to provide substitute care.7. "Group child care supervisor" means an individual responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of a group child care.8. "Infant" means a child who is less than twelve months of age.9. "Medications" means any drug or remedy which is taken internally or orally, inhaled, or applied topically.10. "Operator" means the person that has operational responsibility for the early childhood program and premises at which the early childhood service operates.11. "Owner" means the person that has legal responsibility for the early childhood program and premises at which the early childhood service operates.12. "Provider" means the group child care owner or operator.13. "Substitute staff" means paid or unpaid staff who work less than thirty-two hours per month and are not regularly scheduled for work.14. "Volunteer" means an individual who visits or provides an unpaid service or visit, including a firefighter for fire safety week, a practicum student, or a foster grandparent.N.D. Admin Code 75-03-09-03
Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2014-352, April 2014, effective April 1, 2014. .Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-360, April 2016, effective 4/1/2016.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2021-383, January 2022, effective 1/1/2022.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-387, January 2023, effective 1/1/2023.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-392, April 2024, effective 4/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 50-11.1-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 50-11.1-02