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(a) An individual associated with a child care facility in a manner described in 7 AAC 10.900(b) must be a responsible individual of reputable character who exercises sound judgment. (b) An individual associated with a child care facility in a manner described in 7 AAC 10.900(b) is subject to the applicable requirements of AS 47.05.300 — 47.05.390 and 7 AAC 10.900 — 7 AAC 10.990 (barrier crimes and conditions; background checks). In addition, an individual may not work, with or without compensation, or reside in a child care facility or in any other part of the premises that house a child care facility, if the individual has the opportunity to gain access to the facility and

(1) under 7 AAC 10.915 (background check) the department determines that a barrier crime or condition described in 7 AAC 10.905 exists with respect to the individual;

(2) the individual is out of compliance with the association requirements described in 7 AAC 10.915(g) and 7 AAC 10.935(m);

(3) a variance for the individual has been denied under 7 AAC 10.930 and 7 AAC 10.935;

(4) a variance for the individual has been revoked under 7 AAC 10.945;

(5) the individual has a physical health problem, behavioral health problem, or domestic violence problem that poses a significant risk to the health, safety, or welfare of children in care; or

(6) the individual was the subject of a final adverse licensing action under AS 47.32.130 or 47.32.140(d)(5), (6), (7), or (9). (c) A caregiver must be able to

(1) communicate daily or on an ongoing basis with parents regarding their children’s care, their children’s needs, and when concerns or issues arise;

(2) allow parental visits and encourage parental involvement;

(3) demonstrate respect for each child in care and the child’s family;

(4) support behavior of children with positive guidance and set clear and consistent limits to promote the children’s ability for self-discipline;

(5) provide children with a variety of age-appropriate learning and social experiences;

(6) demonstrate a positive attitude toward bottle weaning, diapering, toilet learning, and individual needs of children;

(7) respond appropriately to a child’s needs, including responding to a baby’s cry as promptly and effectively as possible;

(8) prevent exposure of children to high risk situations, including exposure to physical hazards and encounters with individuals or animals posing a possible danger;