Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (a)(1) “Care giver” means an individual whose duties include direct care, supervision, and guidance of infants or children in a child development facility. (2) “Child” or “children” means an individual or individuals from 2 years to 15 years of age. (3) “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. (4) “Infant” means an individual younger than 12 months of age. (5) “Licensee” means a child development facility that is licensed pursuant to this subchapter. (6) “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, company, corporation, trustee, or association. (6A) “Pre-k Act of 2008” means Chapter 2A of Title 38 [§ 38-271.01 et seq.]. (7) “Related person” means any legal guardian or any of the following relationships established by marriage, adoption, or blood to the 5th degree: (A) Parent or step-parent; (B) Grandparent; (C) Brother, sister, step-sister, or step-brother; (D) Uncle or aunt; or (E) Niece or nephew. (8) “Toddler” means an individual older than 12 months but less than 24 months of age.