As used in this part:

1. (1) "Child care" means the child care services defined in Section 35A-3-102 for:

   1. (a) children age 12 or younger; and
   2. (b) children with disabilities age 18 or younger.

2. (2) "Child care provider association" means an association:

   1. (a) that has functioned as a child care provider association in the state for at least three years; and
   2. (b) is affiliated with a national child care provider association.
3. (3) "Committee" means the Child Care Advisory Committee created in Section 35A-3-205.
4. (4) "Director" means the director of the Office of Child Care.
5. (5) "Office" means the Office of Child Care created in Section 35A-3-202.