Definitions

The terms used in this chapter have the same meanings as in North Dakota Century Code section 50-11.1-02. In addition, as used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1. "Annual" is defined as the provider's licensing year. 2. "Application" means all forms the department requires when applying or reapplying for a license. 3. "Aquatic activity" means an activity in or on a body of water, either natural or manmade, including rivers, lakes, streams, swimming pools, and water slides. 4. "Attendance" means the total number of children present at any one time at the facility. 5. "Child with special needs" means a child whose medical providers have determined that the child has or is at risk of chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions. 6. "Director" means an individual responsible for overseeing the general operation of, and implementing the policies and procedures of, the school-age child care program. 7. "Emergency designee" means an individual designated by the school-age child care program to be a backup staff member for emergency assistance or to provide substitute care. 8. "Medication" means any drug or remedy which is taken internally or orally, inhaled, or applied topically. 9. "Operator" means the person that who has operational responsibility for the school-age child care program and premises at which the school-age child care program operates. 10. "Owner" means the person that has legal responsibility for the early childhood program and premises at which the early childhood service operates. 11. "Substitute staff" means staff who work less than thirty-two hours per month and are not regularly scheduled for work. 12. "Supervisor" means any individual with the responsibility for organizing and supervising daily program activities. 13. "Volunteer" means an individual who visits or provides an unpaid service or visit, including a firefighter for fire safety week, a practicum student, or a foster grandparent.