# Minn. R. 9503.0015: OPTIONS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0015

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 9503.0015
- **Heading:** OPTIONS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES / Chapter 9503 / Part 9503.0015

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 9503.0005 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0005.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0010 APPLICABILITY](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0010.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0015 OPTIONS FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0015.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0030 QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT AND STAFF](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0030.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0031 DIRECTORS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0031.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0032 TEACHERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0032.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0033 ASSISTANT TEACHERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0033.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0034 AIDES, VOLUNTEERS, SUBSTITUTES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0034.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0040 STAFF RATIOS AND GROUP SIZE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0040.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0045 CHILD CARE PROGRAM PLAN](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0045.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0050 NAPS AND REST](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0050.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0055 BEHAVIOR GUIDANCE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0055.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0060 FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0060.md)
- [Minn. R. 9503.0065 CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_9503_0065.md)

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