D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A176

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

Rule 5-A176 - OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR STAFF

176.1

Each paid employee at a Child Development Facility serving infants, toddlers, or preschoolers whose duties or responsibilities include the care of enrolled children shall receive pre-service training in the health and safety standards of licensed Child Development Facilities in the District of Columbia that, at a minimum, shall include

(a) Child abuse and neglect, prevention, detection and reporting;

(b) Emergency preparation and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster or a human-caused event;

(c) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practices;

(d) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma;

(e) First aid and CPR, as applicable;

(f) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization;

(g) Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental or guardian consent;

(h) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions;

(i) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and

(j) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants.

176.2

Each paid employee at a licensed Child Development Facility providing out-of-school-time care whose duties or responsibilities include solely the care of school-aged children shall participate in at least ten (10) hours of professional development annually, including annual training that maintains and updates the employee's knowledge of health and safety standards.

176.3

Acceptable subject for professional development of employees who work with school age children may include the topics specified in Subsection 139.7, plus the following additional areas as appropriate for the age range of the children served by the Facility:

(a) Recreation;

(b) Science and technology;

(c) Music, visual, and performing arts;

(d) Youth development; and

(e) Guidance.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-A176

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