14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-IV-55.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 934-IV-55.0 - Qualifications

55.1 A licensee shall submit copies of training certificates, transcripts, and diplomas to OCCL as proof of meeting the qualifications for a particular level.

55.2 For programs licensed after January 1, 2009, a family provider shall be at least 18 years old and have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent to qualify as a Level I family home.

55.3 A licensee shall request approval from OCCL to move from a Level I to a Level II family home. A licensee may not operate a Level II family home until receiving written approval from OCCL.

55.4 A family provider shall have the following experience to qualify as a Level II:

55.4.1 Twenty-four months of experience working with children; or

55.4.2 Three (3) months of supervised student teaching; or

55.4.3 Twenty-four months of providing child care as a licensed Level I family home with no substantiated complaints for serious health and safety violations, or substantial non-compliance.

55.5 A family provider shall be at least 18 years old and have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, and successfully complete of one (1) the following to qualify as a Level II:

55.5.1 Sixty clock hours of training with at least three (3) clock hours in each of the following areas: child development; developmental curriculum planning or environment and curriculum; observation and assessment; positive behavior supports or social-emotional development; health, safety, physical activity, and nutrition; family and community; professionalism; and management and administration related to running a child care; or

55.5.2 Three (3) college or university credits from a regionally approved college or university in courses related to any of the following areas: child development; developmental curriculum planning or environment and curriculum; observation and assessment; positive behavior supports or social-emotional development; health, safety, physical activity, and nutrition; family and community; professionalism; and management and administration related to running a child care; or

55.5.3 Qualified as at least an early childhood assistant teacher as per DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers (2020).

14 Del. Admin. Code § 934-IV-55.0

24 DE Reg. 272 (9/1/2020)
24 DE Reg. 677 (1/1/2021)
25 DE Reg. 1017 (5/1/2022) (Final)