Section 400.8185. Primary care.

Rule 185. (1) As used in this rule, “primary caregiver” means the caregiver to whom the care of a specific infant or toddler is assigned. The primary caregiver is responsible for direct care, verbal and physical interactions, primary responses to the child’s physical and emotional needs, and continued interaction with the child’s parents regarding the child’s experiences.

(2)   The center shall implement a primary care system so that each infant and toddler has a primary caregiver.

(3)   Each infant and toddler shall have not more than 4 primary caregivers in a week. For centers operating less than 24 hours a day, an exception may occur during the first hour after the center opens and the hour before closing.

(4)   Information regarding a child’s food, health, and temperament shall be shared daily between caregivers when more than 1 primary caregiver is assigned to any infant or toddler.

(5)   Primary caregiving assignments shall be documented and provided to parents.

(6)    An exception to R 400.8185 may be made when the center is transporting children and is in compliance with R 400.8760(1) and (2).

History: 2013 AACS.