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(c) Setting forth the minimum standards applicable to the District’s licensed Child Development Facilities.

101 APPLICABILITY

101.1 A Child Development Facility that is licensed (“Licensee”), required to be licensed, or applying for a license shall comply with the requirements of this chapter, and with all applicable federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations.

101.2 Unless specifically exempted, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to a Child Development Facility that is licensed, required to be licensed, or applying for a license under the Facilities Act and this chapter, and their respective staff.

101.3 The phrase “Child Development Facility” (“Facility”), as defined in this chapter, includes any person or persons, or entity or organization, whether organized formally or informally, unless specifically exempted:

(a) That provides care, education, and other services, supervision, and guidance for more than two (2) infants, toddlers, and children that are not related, on a regular basis;

(b) Includes the administration, program, and premises of a Child Development Facility, other parts of the building housing the Facility, and adjoining grounds over which the administrator has direct control; and

(c) Includes:

(1) A Child Development Center (“Center”);

(2) A Child Development Home;

(3) An Expanded Child Development Home (“Expanded Home”); and

(4) An Out-of-School-Time (OST) Program.

101.4 Except as provided in Subsection 101.5, no person shall either directly or indirectly operate a Facility, for any purpose, until a license has been issued to that person stating that the use complies with the provisions of this chapter and all applicable federal and local laws and regulations.

101.5 The following child development services shall be exempt from obtaining a license to operate a Facility: