Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
Chapter Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes |
Section 400.1936. Animals and pets.
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Rule 36. (1) Parents shall be notified of the animals and pets in the home.
(2) Animals and pets that are potentially aggressive or in poor health shall be separated from children in care at all times.
(3) Children having contact with animals and pets shall be supervised by a caregiving staff person who is close enough to remove a child immediately if the animal shows signs of distress or the child shows signs of treating the animal inappropriately.
(4) Animals and pets shall not be allowed in food preparation and eating areas during meal or snack time.
(5) Litter boxes, pet food and dishes, and pet toys shall be inaccessible to children.
History: 2005 AACS.