District Of Columbia § 7-2031 - Definitions.
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§ 7-2031. Definitions.
7-2031For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
“Care giver” means an individual whose duties include direct care, supervision, and guidance of infants or children in a child development facility.
“Child” or “children” means an individual or individuals from 2 years to 15 years of age.
“Child development facility” means a center, home, or other structure that provides care and other services, supervision, and guidance for children, infants, and toddlers on a regular basis, regardless of its designated name. “Child development facility” does not include a public or private elementary or secondary school engaged in legally required educational and related functions or a pre-kindergarten education program licensed pursuant to the Pre-k Act of 2008.
“Infant” means an individual younger than 12 months of age.
“Licensee” means a child development facility that is licensed pursuant to this subchapter.
“Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, company, corporation, trustee, or association.
“Pre-k Act of 2008” means [ et seq.].
“Related person” means any legal guardian or any of the following relationships established by marriage, adoption, or blood to the 5th degree:
Parent or step-parent;
Grandparent;
Brother, sister, step-sister, or step-brother;
Uncle or aunt; or
Niece or nephew.
“Toddler” means an individual older than 12 months but less than 24 months of age.
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