Miss. Code Ann. § 43-15-301

As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a)(i) “ Child care service ” means any school, business or volunteer service that is: 1. Licensed by the state to perform child care; or 2. Involves the care, instruction or guidance of minor children where a fee is charged for the care, instruction, guidance or participation of a child in the program or activity offered by the school, business or service; or (ii) Any public school. (b) “ Child care service employer ” means every person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation offering or conducting a child care service. (c) “ Applicant ” means any person who is being considered for employment or as a volunteer by a child care service employer. (d) “ Convicted ” means an adjudication of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere. (e) “ Sex offense ” shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 45-33-23 .