D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-354

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 29-354 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOME GENERAL DAILY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

354.1

Each Child Development Home Caregiver shall establish a planned program of activities for the Facility, based on the stage of development of each enrolled child. The Facility must ensure that its daily program shall:

(a) Motivate and stimulate each child's cognitive, physical, social, emotional and creative development;

(b) Contain sufficient continuity and flexibility to meet the needs of each individual child as well as the needs of the group;

(c) Provide a balance of active and quiet learning through play;

(d) Provide both structured and unstructured times, and both Caregiver-directed and child-initiated experiences;

(e) Provide periods of rest, appropriate to the age and developmental needs of each child, including specific designated times for rest each day; and

(f) Provide a balance of indoor and outdoor activities, including a minimum of two (2) hours of outdoor play or outdoor activity each day for each infant, toddler, and preschool-age child in a full-day program.

354.2

If a Child Development Home provides out-of-school-time care to school-age children, the Facility shall develop a program of supervised activities that is designed for school-age children, and that includes, for each child:

(a) Free choice of play;

(b) Opportunities to run, jump and climb;

(c) Opportunities for concentration, alone or in a group;

(d) Time to read or to do homework;

(e) Opportunities for creative activities; and

(f) Opportunities for developing supportive relationships with the Caregiver and with peers.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-354

Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 003793 (April 27, 2007)