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(h) Storage spaces.

167.14 Child Development Homes and Expanded Homes shall provide a sufficient amount, as determined by OSSE, of developmentally appropriate toys, games, equipment, books, and other materials to meet the needs of enrolled children at the Facility.

167.15 Child Development Homes and Expanded Homes serving infants, toddlers, or preschoolers shall provide suitable age-appropriate outdoor place space. This play space shall be at:

(a) An enclosed yard on the Facility premises;

(b) A nearby park or playground; or

(c) A rooftop play space that meets the requirements of this chapter.

167.16 Child Development Homes and Expanded Homes shall provide a minimum of sixty square feet (60 ft²) of outdoor play space per child, based on the maximum number of children scheduled to play outdoors at any one time.

168 CHILD DEVELOPMENT HOME: CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

168.1 A Child Development Home Caregiver shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall:

(a) Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent; and shall earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within two (2) years of the effective date of these regulations;

(b) Attend at least four (4) child development-related training courses, approved by the District of Columbia Government, per year, for a total of at least twelve (12) hours of professional development annually; and

(c) Successfully complete all health and safety training requirements set forth in this chapter.

168.2 The duties of a Child Development Home Caregiver shall include, but shall not be