OPTIONS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

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Minnesota Administrative Rules › DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 9503 › Part 9503.0015

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A license holder must provide one or more of the following child care programs: A. A "day program" means a child care program operated during normal waking hours (approximately 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The program: (1) operates for more than 30 days in any 12 month period and is not excluded by Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.03 , subdivision 2; and (2) provides care to any child for more than 30 days in any 12 month period and 45 hours in any calendar month. B. A "drop-in child care program" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02 , subdivision 6a. C. A "night care program" means a child care program operated during normal sleeping hours (approximately 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). D. A "sick care program" means a child care program that provides care to a sick child. E. A "school-age child care program" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02 , subdivision 17.

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OPTIONS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS · Minn. R. 9503.0015 | Frix