Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.03 - DAYCARE LICENSING
Section 16.06.03.010 - DEFINITIONS A THROUGH M
Current through September 2, 2024
01. Attendance. Under Title 39, Chapter 11, Idaho Code, and these rules, the number of children present at a daycare facility at any given time.
02. Board. The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare.
03. Child. Under Title 39, Chapter 11, Idaho Code, and these rules, "child" means an individual less than thirteen (13) years old.
04. Child-Staff Ratio. The maximum number of children allowed under the care and supervision of one (1) staff person.
05. Daycare. The care and supervision provided for compensation during part of a twenty-four (24) hour day, for a child(ren) not related by blood, marriage, adoption, or legal guardianship to the person(s) providing the care, in a place other than the child(ren)'s own home.
06. Daycare Center. A place or facility providing daycare for compensation for thirteen (13) or more children.
07. Department. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare or its designee.
08. Family Daycare Home. A home, place, or facility providing daycare for six (6) or fewer children.
09. Group Daycare Facility. A home, place, or facility providing daycare for seven (7) to twelve (12) children.
10. Household Member. Any individual who resides in, or on the property of, a daycare center, group daycare facility, or family daycare home.
Effective July 1, 2024
