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(a) Ensuring compliance with the requirements of this chapter, and with all applicable Federal and District of Columbia laws;

(b) Selecting and supervising qualified staff and volunteers in accordance with the District of Columbia Career Guide for Early Childhood and Out- of-School-Time Professionals;

(c) Implementing an initial orientation and annual training for each staff member and volunteer, as required;

(d) Ensuring that adult-to-child ratios are maintained in compliance with this chapter at all times;

(f) Reporting unusual incidents as defined by and in accordance with this chapter;

(g) Ensuring that all staff members maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification for children are present at the Facility premises at all times;

(h) Participating in on-going in-service training and continuing education requirements, as required;

(i) Reporting evidence of child abuse and neglect that comes to the Facility staff’s attention, in accordance with this chapter;

(j) Supervising curriculum implementation at the Center; and

(k) Ensuring that staff members have access to ongoing professional development through registration in the District of Columbia’s Early Learning Professional Development Information System.

174 OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM: GROUP LEADER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

174.1 At a Child Development Center that provides both out-of-school-time care and care for infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers, a qualified Teacher shall be