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Provider Requirement Levels
- Center Director: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in ECE (or related field with ECE credits).
- Teacher: Must have an Associate’s degree in ECE or a CDA Credential.
- Assistant Teacher: Must have a High School Diploma/GED and a CDA Credential (or be enrolled in a program to obtain it within 2 years).
- Note: DC has some of the strictest education requirements in the nation.
Required Training Courses
- Pre-Service: Orientation covering health, safety, and emergency procedures.
- Annual Requirements:
- Directors: 21 clock hours annually.
- Teachers/Assistants: 18 clock hours annually.
- Aides: 15 clock hours annually.
- Mandated Topics: SIDS/Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Homelessness awareness, First Aid/CPR.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- OSSE Scholarships: The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) provides funding for ECE degrees and CDA credentialing through partner organizations like the University of the District of Columbia.
- Quorum: DC providers often have free access to the Quorum eLearning platform for CDA training and annual hours.
Opening a Childcare Facility in DC
- Agency: OSSE - Division of Early Learning (Licensing Unit).
- Contact: 202-727-2993
- Email: osse.del.licensing@dc.gov
- Website: DC Child Care Licensing
- Steps: Attend a Child Care Licensing Orientation (usually a webinar) and pass a facility inspection.
Training we do not offer
- Official DC Licensing Orientation: Conducted by OSSE.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
