Section 75-03-10-03 - 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 facility.5. "Child with special needs" means a child whose medical providers have determined that the child has or is at risk of chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions.6. "Director" means the individual responsible for overseeing the general operation and implementing the policies and procedures of the child care center.7. "Emergency designee" means an individual designated by the operator to be a backup staff member for emergency assistance or to provide substitute care.8. "Infant" means a child who is less than twelve months of age.9. "Medication" 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. "Substitute staff" means staff who work less than thirty-two hours per month and are not regularly scheduled for work.13. "Supervisor" means any individual with the responsibility for organizing and supervising daily child care center activities.14. "Volunteer" means an individual who visits or provides an unpaid service, including a firefighter for fire safety week, a practicum student, or a foster grandparent.N.D. Admin Code 75-03-10-03
Effective December 1, 1981; amended effective January 1, 1987; July 1, 1996; July 1, 1996, amendments voided by the Administrative Rules Committee effective August 24, 1996; amended effective January 1, 1999; January 1, 2011.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