D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A171

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

Rule 5-A171 - EXPANDED CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOME: ASSOCIATE CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

171.1

An Associate Caregiver in an Expanded Home shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall:

(a) Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent, and a current CDA credential, except that an Associate Caregiver currently working in a licensed expanded home on the effective date of these regulations shall obtain the CDA credential by December 2, 2023; and

(b) Have successfully completed at least one of the following:

(1) At least one (1) year of operating as the Caregiver in a District of Columbia licensed Child Development Home, or its equivalent in another jurisdiction; or

(2) At least one year of supervised occupational experience in a District of Columbia licensed Child Development Center, or its equivalent in another jurisdiction, as a Center Director, Teacher, or Assistant Teacher.

171.2

An Associate Caregiver need not reside in the dwelling where the licensed Expanded Home is located.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A171

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 14640 (12/2/2016); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 7032 (6/29/2018); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 5016 (5/7/2021)