Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
Chapter Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers |
Part 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL CHILDREN |
Section 400.8810. Swimming caregiver-to-child ratio.
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(1) Written parental permission regarding their child’s participation in swimming activities shall be kept on file at the center.
(2) A lifeguard shall be on duty at all swimming activities and shall not be included in the caregiver-to-child ratio.
(3) For children under 3 years of age, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 caregiver to 1 child.
(4) For all nonswimmers 3 years of age and older, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 caregiver to 4 children when the water level is at the child’s chest height or lower. When the water level is above the child’s chest height, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of 1 caregiver to 1 child.
(5) For swimmers 3 years of age and older, there shall be an in-the-water ratio of caregivers to children as required by R 400.8182(3).
History: 2013 AACS.