Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-3-284.1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 340:110-3-284.1 - Director and personnel in charge

(a)General. In addition to the position specific requirements in this Section, personnel meet the general requirements per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:110-3-284.

(b)Director. The program employs an individual who meets these position specific requirements.

(1)Position specific qualifications. The director:

(A) is at least 21 years of age;

(B) has satisfactory work experience;

(C) has a current bronze or higher level certificate per OAC 340 Appendix EE - Oklahoma Director's Credential;

(D) is not a director or master teacher at another program that operates concurrently at any given time; and

(E) has a good understanding of the requirements and program policies.

(2)Position specific responsibilities. The director is:

(A) accountable for the day-to-day operation of the program;

(B) responsible for:

(i) maintaining a program that meets or exceeds the requirements;

(ii) improving the quality of care;

(iii) implementing program development and evaluation;

(iv) ensuring personnel and volunteers comply with the requirements;

(v) supervising the conduct of personnel, volunteers, and other individuals providing services in the program;

(vi) appointing and informing the personnel in charge when the director is not present at the facility;

(vii) registering the program as a direct care organization and maintaining information on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR); and

(viii) overseeing parent communication and family engagement;

(C) present at the facility during the hours of operation at least 50 percent of the operating hours or 30 hours per week, whichever is less; and

(D) free from direct care responsibilities, when four or more teaching personnel are required to meet ratios, at least three hours per day during the hours of operation to provide program oversight and personnel supervision.

(3)Position specific professional development. The director, upon assuming the position:

(A) completes a DHS requirements compliance review form within one month;

(B) obtains and maintains cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications prior to, or within three months, that meet requirements per OAC 340:110-3-284(d); and

(C) is exempt from the Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent requirement.

(c)Personnel in charge. The director appoints an individual who meets the position specific requirements listed in (1) through (3) of this subsection.

(1)Position specific qualifications. The personnel in charge:

(A) are at least 21 years of age; and

(B) have a good understanding of the requirements and program policies.

(2)Position specific responsibilities. The personnel in charge takes responsibility for program operation when the director is not present at the facility.

(3)Position specific professional development. The personnel in charge meets specific professional development for his or her regularly assigned position.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:110-3-284.1

Added by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/15/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 9/15/2017