D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A140

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-A140 - GENERAL DAILY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND CURRICULUM

140.1

[RESERVED].

140.2

A Licensee shall establish a written planned program of activities that includes time each day for both indoor and outdoor play, suitable to the ages and stages of development of enrolled children at the Facility. The daily program shall be designed to:

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

(b) Contain sufficient continuity and flexibility to meet the needs of each 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 Teacher or Caregiver directed and child- initiated experiences; and

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

140.3

A Licensee shall develop a written activity plan for each group of children that implements the scheduled program of activities.

140.4

A copy of the written activity plan for each age group shall be furnished by the Facility to OSSE upon request.

140.5

A private, parochial, or independent school is exempt from complying with the requirements of this section, if the school:

(a) Is an elementary/secondary educational program, as defined in this chapter;

(b) Cares for infants and toddlers on the same premises as the instructional program offered to school-age children;

(c) Is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body or other body satisfying similar standards as approved by OSSE; and

(d) Does not offer subsidized child care.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A140

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 14640 (12/2/2016)