Library: Policy
340:110-3-81. Definitions
Revised 6-1-22
The following words and terms, when used in this Part, have the following meaning unless the context clearly states otherwise:
"Assistant caregiver" means an individual at least 16 years of age assisting in caring for children.
"Child" means an individual younger than 18 years of age
"Department" means Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS).
"Family child care home" means a family home that provides care and supervision for seven or fewer children for part of the 24-hour day.
"Hazard" means anything that may inflict injury or cause harm.
"Inaccessible" means children are unable to access an item or area due to the use of a lock or child-proof barrier or the item is too high for children to easily reach.
"Infant" means a child from birth up to 12 months of age.
"Large family child care home" means a residential family home that provides care and supervision for eight to 12 children for part of the 24-hour day.
"Locked" means the use of a secure device that can only be opened by a key, combination, or code.
"Parent" means an individual legally responsible for the child, such as a mother, father, legal custodian, or legal guardian.
"Primary caregiver" means the caregiver who is present in the child care home and responsible for day-to-day program operation.
"Relative" means an individual with the relationship, whether by marriage, blood, or adoption, of:
(A) parent;
(B) grandparent;
(C) brother;
(D) sister;
(E) step-parent;
(F) step-sister;
(G) step-brother;
(H) uncle;
(I) aunt; or
(J) cousin.
"Specialized service professional" means an individual from an academic discipline or field of expertise providing individualized services to a child, such as behavioral or physical therapists.
"Substitute caregiver" means an individual designated by the primary caregiver to provide substitute child care for short periods of time.
"Toddler" means a child 12 through 23 months of age.
"Unsupervised access to children" means an individual being present with children without personnel present who have a complete criminal history review.
