214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-40-00-1.5

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 214-RICR-40-00-1.5 - Definitions

A. Age categories are defined as follows:

1. "Infant" means a child between the ages of 6 weeks and 18 months.

2. "Younger Infant" means a child between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 months.

3. "Older Infant" means a child between the ages of 12 months to 18 months.

4. "Toddler" means a child between the ages of 18 months and 36 months.

5. "Preschool" means a child between 3 and 5 years of age.

6. "Preschool 3" means a child 3 years of age.

7. "Preschool 4" means a child 4 years of age.

8. "Preschool 5-6 " means a child between the ages of 5 and 6 years old, and not yet in kindergarten.

9. "School Age" means a child at least 5 years of age, and in kindergarten, but under 16 years of age.

10. "School Age K" means a child at least 5 years of age, and in kindergarten.

11. "School Age G1-G3" means a child in first, second, or third grade.

12. "School Age G4-G6" means a child in fourth, fifth, or sixth grade.

13. "School Age G7+" means a child in seventh grade or above, but under 16 years of age.

B. Terms related to licensing are defined as follows:

1. "Capacity" means the maximum number of children permitted to be in a licensed child care center or school age program at any one time.

2. "Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families, also referred to as DCYF.

3. "Licensing unit" means the unit within the Department responsible for issuing Child Care Licenses.

4. "Usable floor space" means the term used to describe space, which is available for use by children for activities throughout the day. Only usable floor space will be factored into the measurement of classroom and activity rooms.

5. "Variance" means administrative decision that allows a child care provider to meet a standard for licensure in a manner other than that specified in the regulations. A variance is granted on a case-by-case basis only when the purpose of the licensing standard is achieved and the safety of the child is maintained.

6. "Waiver" means an administrative decision that allows a child care provider to be exempted from a standard for licensure. A waiver is granted on a case-by-case basis only when the purpose of the licensing standard is achieved and the safety of the child is maintained.

214 R.I. Code R. 214-RICR-40-00-1.5