15 CORRECTION OF OBVIOUS ERRORS IN PUBLICATION

 

 

August 6, 2002

 

Mr. Brian Devlin, Director Office of Regulatory Reform  111 S. Capitol; Romney Building Lansing, MI 48933

 

Dear Brian:

 

The Child Care Center Rules became effective July 1, 2000. The three following rules contain obvious errors and are highlighted below in bold print. Language to be removed has also been stricken.

 

R 400.5116 Indoor activity space.

Rule 116. (1) Except as provided in subrule (4) of this rule, for each child between the ages of birth and 2 ½ years, a center shall have a minimum of 50 square feet of indoor activity space for use by, and accessible to, the child.

(2)  Except as provided in subrule (3) (4) of this rule, for each child over 2 ½ years of age, a center shall have a minimum of 35 square feet of indoor activity space for use by, and accessible to, the child.

(3)  In determining activity space under subrules (1) and (2) of this rule, the activity space shall not include any of the following:

(a)  Hallways.

(b)  Bathrooms.

(c)  Reception and office areas.

(d)  Kitchens.

(e)  Storage areas and cloakrooms.

(f) Areas used exclusively for resting, sleeping, or eating.

(4)   If the center is an employment-based on-site day care or a public school-based day care, then the center shall provide an adequate amount of indoor activity space for use by children. The center shall ensure that activity space is accessible to each child.

 

R 400.5209 Diapering; toilet training plan.

Rule 209. (1) Diapers shall be disposable or from a commercial diaper service. If a child's health condition necessitates that disposable diapers or diapers from a commercial services cannot be used, then an alternative arrangement may be made according to the parent's or a licensed physician's instructions.

 

 

 

R 400.5905 Premises.

Rule 905. (1) A center shall be located on land that provides good natural drainage or that is properly drained.

(2) Stairs, walkways, ramps, landings, and porches shall meet the following requirements:

(A)   (a) If elevated, shall have barriers to prevent falls and handrails designed and constructed for use by children.

(B)  (b) Shall be maintained in a safe condition relative to the accumulation of water, ice, or snow, and shall have nonslip surfacing.

(C)  (c) Landings shall be located outside exit doors where steps or stairs are necessary and shall be at least as wide as the swing of the door. Per MCL 24.256, we are requesting this correction be published in the Michigan Register and the Michigan Administrative Code. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact me at 241-4580.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

R. Thomas Martin, Director

CIS, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs