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Lead Agencies must have child care standards for providers receiving CCDF funds, appropriate to the type of child care setting involved, that address appropriate staff:child ratios, group size limits for specific age populations, and the required qualifications for providers. Lead Agencies should map their categories of care to the CCDF categories. Exemptions for relative providers will be addressed in subsection 5.8. 5.2.1 Age classifications Describe how the Lead Agency defines the following age classifications (e.g., Infant: 0 – 18 months). a. Infant. Describe: A child who is six (6) weeks through twelve (12) months of age or until ambulation, as defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240-04- 01. b. Toddler. Describe: A child who is thirteen (13) months through thirty (30) months of age, as defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240-04-01. c. Preschool. Describe: A child who is at least thirty-one (31) months of age and who has not entered kindergarten, as defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240-04-01. d. School-Age. Describe: A child who has entered kindergarten through seventeen (17) years of age. A child may be considered school-age during the summer immediately preceding their entry into kindergarten, as defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240-04-01. 5.2.2 Ratio and group size limits Provide the ratio and group size limits for settings and age groups below. a. Licensed CCDF center-based care: i. Infant. Ratio: 1:4 Group size: 8 ii. Toddler. Ratio: 1:6 Group size: 12 iii. Preschool. Ratio: 2 years, 1:7; 3 years, 1:9; 4 years, 1:13; and 5 years, 1:16 Group size: 24 months to 35 months, 14; 3 years, 18; 4 years, 20; and 5 years, 20. iv. School-Age. Ratio: Chart 1: Currently registered and attending school, 1:20 Group size: Chart 1: No maximum size; subject to supervision, ratio, and license capacity as defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240-04-01. When more than twelve (12) children in first grade and above are present, a separate educator, a separate group, and a separate program shall be provided for them. v. Mixed-Age Groups (if applicable). Ratio: Chart 2: 6 weeks to 30 months, 1:5; 12 months to 36 months, 1:6; 2 years to 4 years, 1:8; 2½ years to 3 years (or 30 months to 47 months), 1:9; 2 years to 3 years, 1:8; 2½ years to 5 years, 1:11; 2½ years to 12 years, 1:10; 3 years to 4 years, 1:12; 3 years to 5 years, 1:13; 4 years to 6 years, 1:16; 5 years to 12 years, 1:20; 5 years to 11 years (Kindergarten through 5th grade), 1:20; and 11 years to 17 years (6th grade through 12th grade), 1:20 Chart 3: First/last hour and one-half (½) of each day only: 2½ years to 5 years, 1:10; 3 years to 12 years, 1:15; 4 years to 12 years, 1:20; and 13 years to 17 years, 1:20. Group size: Chart 2: 6 weeks to 30 months, 10; 12 months to 36 months, 12; 2 years to 4 years, 16; 2½ years to 3 years (or 30 months to 47 months), 18; 2 Years to 3 years, 16; 2½ years to 5 years, 20; 2½ years to 12 years, 10; 3 years to 4 years, 22; 3 years to 5 years, 22; 4 years to 6 years, 24; 5 years to 12 years, no maximum; 5 years to 11 years (Kindergarten through 5th grade), no maximum; and 11 years to 17 years (6th grade through 12th grade), no maximum. Chart 3: First/last hour and one-half (½) of each day only: 2½ years to 5 years, 10; 3 years to 12 years, 15; 4 years to 12 years, 20; and 13 years to 17 years, 20. b. If different, provide the ratios and group size requirements for the license-exempt center- based providers who receive CCDF funds under the following age groups: i. [ ] Not applicable. There are no differences in ratios and group size requirements. ii. Infant: Ratio: 1:4 Group size: 8 iii. Toddler: Ratio: 1:6 Group size: 12 iv. Preschool: Ratio: TDOE Chart 1: Two (2) years old, 1:7; Three (3) years old, 1:9; Four (4) years old, 1:13; and VPK, 619, and PDG, 1:10 Group size: TDOE Chart 1: Two (2) years old, 14; Three (3) years old, 18; Four (4) years old, 20; and VPK, 619, and PDG, 20 v. School-Age: As defined at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-12-01, a child who is five (5) years of age and enrolled in kindergarten (K) through seventeen (17) years of age. A five (5)-year-old may be classified as a school-age child in the summer immediately preceding the child’s fall entry into kindergarten. TDOE ratios for children include elementary school, 1:20; middle school 1:30; and high school, 1:30; with no maximum group sizes. Statute requires the rules for approved agencies regulated by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) to be substantially the same as those for child care providers licensed by the Lead Agency. TDOE staff monitor license-exempt child care providers no fewer than two (2) times annually, including annual monitoring of CCDBG requirements for providers contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program. All applicable CCDBG requirements are outlined in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program contract. The Boys and Girls Clubs organization structure includes personnel dedicated to helping Boys and Girls Clubs establish best practices that create and maintain safe settings for the children in their care. Care is limited to school-age children and clubs generally have ratio guidelines in the 1:15 to 1:20 range but may vary by location and/or activity. Ratios recommended by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America are as follows: Drop-in 1:25; Instructional 1:20; Group Clubs 1:15; Teams 1:15; Day Camp 1:10; Day Trips 1:8; Overnight 1:6 (with minimum of 2 adults present); Swimming 1 Lifeguard: 25 Swimmers; Swimming 1 Spotter: 10 Swimmers. vi. Mixed-Age Groups: Ratio: TDOE Chart 2 : Infant through 18 months of age, 1:4; 18 months through 36 months, 1:8; 3 years through 4 years, 1:10; 3 years through 6 years not including first grade children, 1:13. TDOE Chart 3: Before and After School programs Infant through 18 months of age, 1:4; 18 months through 36 months, 1:8; 3 years through 4 years, 1:13; and 4 years through kindergarten, 1:16. Group size: TDOE Chart 2: Infant through 18 months of age, 8; 18 months through 36 months, 16; 3 years through 4 years, 20; 3 years through 6 years not including first grade children, 24. TDOE Chart 3: Before and After School programs Infant through 18 months of age, 8; 18 months through 36 months, 16; 3 years through 4 years, 22; and 4 years through kindergarten, 24. c. Licensed CCDF family child care home providers: i. Infant (if applicable) Ratio: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 3:7. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15. Group size: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15 ii. Toddler (if applicable) Ratio: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and •More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 3:7. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15. Group size: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15 iii. Preschool (if applicable) Ratio: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 3:7. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15 Group size: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15 iv. School-Age (if applicable) Ratio: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 3:7. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15. Group size: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15 v. Mixed-Age Groups Ratio: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 3:7. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15. Group size: Family Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • Seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four under two (2) years, 1:7; • Seven (7) or fewer children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years, 2:7; • More than seven (7) or fewer children; and no more than four (4) under two (2) years, 2:7; and • More than seven (7) children; and five (5) or more under two (2) years. Group Child Care Home: Including children related to the primary educator under nine (9) years of age: • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and no more than 12 children three (3) years of age or older, 1:12-1:15; • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); and up to nine (9) children under three (3) years of age; and no more than four (4) present under two (2) years of age, 2:12-2:15; and • 12 to 15 children (any number over age 12 must be school-age); 10 or more under three (3) years of age, 3:12-3:15 d. Are any of the responses above different for license-exempt family child care homes? [ ] No. [x] Yes. If yes, describe how the ratio and group size requirements for license- exempt providers vary by age of children served. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. [ ] Not applicable. The Lead Agency does not have license-exempt family child care homes. e. Licensed in-home care (care in the child’s own home): i. Infant (if applicable) Ratio: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non-relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. Group size: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non- relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. ii. Toddler (if applicable) Ratio: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non-relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. Group size: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non- relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. iii. Preschool (if applicable) Ratio: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non-relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. Group size: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non- relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. iv. School-Age (if applicable) Ratio: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non-relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. Group size: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non- relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. v. Mixed-Age Groups (if applicable) Ratio: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non-relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. Group size: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non- relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, these situations would be monitored using the protocols established for Authorized Professionals. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF- eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. The Lead Agency does not proscribe ratio or group size requirements for this category of provider. f. Are any of the responses above different for license-exempt in-home care? [x] No. [ ] Yes. If yes, describe how the ratio and group size requirements for license- exempt in-home care vary by age of children served. 5.2.3 Teacher/caregiver qualifications for licensed, regulated, or registered care Provide the teacher/caregiver qualifications for each category of care. a. Licensed center-based care i. Describe the teacher qualifications for licensed CCDF center-based care (e.g., degrees, credentials, etc.), including any variations based on the ages of children in care: Minimum qualifications for educators working in licensed center-based care are defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240- 04-01: Center educators must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential if the only educator for a group or to meet group requirements. Drop-In center educators must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential. Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall complete training in the following areas: 1. Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment; and 2. Pre-service training as recognized by the Department which shall include all federally required components. 3. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training (if caring for infants) Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall receive orientation in, and have a working knowledge of the following items: 1. Program philosophy and policies; 2. Job description; 3. Emergency health and safety procedures; 4. Behavior management procedures; 5. Detection, reporting, and prevention of child abuse; 6. Procedures for receiving and releasing children; 7. Safe sleep procedures; 8. Meal service and safe food preparation policies; 9. Supervision during high risk activities such as eating and outdoor play; 10. Food allergies; 11. Expectations for communications with parent/guardian; 12. Disease control and health promotion, including childhood obesity and the beneficial health impacts of physical activity; 13. An overview of licensing requirements; and 14. Information on risks of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) to female employees of childbearing age. ii. Describe the director qualification for licensed CCDF center-based care, including any variations based on the ages of children in care or the number of staff employed: Minimum qualifications for directors working in licensed center-based care are defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240- 04-01: Center directors must be at least 21 years of age and either have: • Graduated from an accredited 4-year college or be a registered nurse with less than a 4-year degree and one (1) year of full-time experience with children in a group setting; or • 36 hours of coursework, at least 30 of which shall be in business management, child or youth development, early childhood education, or a closely related field, or a Tennessee Early Childhood Administrator Credential (TECPAC); and two (2) years of full-time experience with children in a group setting; or • High School diploma (or equivalent) and completion of the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) 30-clock hour Administrator Orientation training (or equivalent as may be recognized by the Lead Agency); and four (4) years of full-time experience with children in a group; or, • Continuous employment as an on-site child care director or a child care agency owner as of the effective date of these rules. Center assistant directors must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Drop-In center directors must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience. Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall complete training in the following areas: 1. Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment; and 2. Pre-service training as recognized by the Department which shall include all federally required components. 3. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training (if caring for infants) Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall receive orientation in, and have a working knowledge of the following items: 1. Program philosophy and policies; 2. Job description; 3. Emergency health and safety procedures; 4. Behavior management procedures; 5. Detection, reporting, and prevention of child abuse; 6. Procedures for receiving and releasing children; 7. Safe sleep procedures; 8. Meal service and safe food preparation policies; 9. Supervision during high risk activities such as eating and outdoor play; 10. Food allergies; 11. Expectations for communications with parent/guardian; 12. Disease control and health promotion, including childhood obesity and the beneficial health impacts of physical activity; 13. An overview of licensing requirements; and 14. Information on risks of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) to female employees of childbearing age. b. Licensed family child care Describe the provider qualifications for licensed family child care homes, including any variations based on the ages of children in care: Minimum qualifications for educators working in licensed family-based care are defined by Lead Agency licensure rules at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs 1240-04-01: Family child care home and group child care home primary educators must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent educational credential. Family child care home and group child care home Educator assistants must be at least 16 years of age and have no minimum requirements. Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall complete training in the following areas: 1. Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment; and 2. Pre-service training as recognized by the Department which shall include all federally required components. 3. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training (if caring for infants) Prior to having contact with children, each new employee shall receive orientation in, and have a working knowledge of the following items: 1. Program philosophy and policies; 2. Job description; 3. Emergency health and safety procedures; 4. Behavior management procedures; 5. Detection, reporting, and prevention of child abuse; 6. Procedures for receiving and releasing children; 7. Safe sleep procedures; 8. Meal service and safe food preparation policies; 9. Supervision during high risk activities such as eating and outdoor play; 10. Food allergies; 11. Expectations for communications with parent/guardian; 12. Disease control and health promotion, including childhood obesity and the beneficial health impacts of physical activity; 13. An overview of licensing requirements; and 14. Information on risks of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) to female employees of childbearing age. c. Licensed, regulated, or registered in-home care (care in the child’s own home by a non- relative) Describe the provider qualifications for licensed, regulated, or registered in-home care providers (care in the child’s own home) including any variations based on the ages of children in care: The Lead Agency only permits relative care in circumstances when the child in care resides in the provider's home, i.e., a child or grandchild. The Lead Agency makes available in-home care for non-relatives in the child's home when the child requires special accommodations to meet individual needs. In such instances, provider qualifications would be consistent with those of Authorized Child Care Professionals. Please see 5.2.4.b. 5.2.4 Teacher/caregiver qualifications for license-exempt providers Provide the teacher/provider qualification requirements (for instance, age, high school diploma, specific training, etc.) for the license-exempt providers under the following categories of care: a. License-exempt center-based child care. The License-exempt center-based child care providers regulated by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) are subject to qualifications and requirements as defined at Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0520-12-01. Program directors must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma and four (4) years experience working with school-age students. All other educators must be at least 18 years of age and one (1) staff member in each group must have a high school diploma. All new employees shall have orientation and training on the following prior to assuming duties: 1. Abusive head trauma; 2. Emergency preparedness; 3. Health and safety; 4. Developmentally appropriate practice; 5. Effective afterschool programming; 6. Supervision; 7. Parent communication; and 8. Any additional training identified by the Department. License-exempt Boys and Girls Clubs must ensure educators are in compliance with the purposes, procedures, voluntary standards and mandatory requirements of Boys and Girls Clubs of America. License-exempt center-based child care program educators contracting to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program are required to complete: 1. Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment; 2. Pre-service training as recognized by the Department which shall include all federally required components. 3. Pediatric or age-appropriate CPR and First Aid training. License-exempt Boys and Girls Clubs must also ensure at least one (1) person has a current certificate in pediatric or age-appropriate CPR and First Aid at all times. The Lead Agency’s contract to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program requires completion of at least six (6) additional hours of training annually on CCDBG health and safety topics. b. License-exempt home-based child care. The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children (four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. There are no rules or restrictions regarding providing care for a maximum number of children under a particular age and no specific educational requirements for this category of provider. Authorized Child Care Professionals contracted with the Lead Agency are required to complete: 1. Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment; 2. Pre-service training as recognized by the Department which shall include all federally required components. 3. Pediatric or age-appropriate CPR certification and First Aid training prior to approval of an application; and 4. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training (if caring for infants) The Lead Agency’s contract to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program requires completion of at least six (6) additional hours of training annually on CCDBG health and safety topics c. License-exempt in-home care (care in the child’s own home). The Lead Agency identifies Authorized Child Care Professionals as CCDF-eligible license-exempt family child care providers, individuals who may care for up to six (6) children, four (4) not related to the individual and up to two (2) additional related children) and who are contracted with the Lead Agency to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program as a result of parental choice. There are no rules or restrictions regarding providing care for a maximum number of children under a particular age and no specific educational requirements for this category of provider. Authorized Child Care Professionals contracted with the Lead Agency are required to complete: 1. Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment; 2. Pre-service training as recognized by the Department which shall include all federally required components. 3. Pediatric or age-appropriate CPR certification and First Aid training prior to approval of an application; and 4. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training (if caring for infants) The Lead Agency’s contract to participate in the Child Care Payment Assistance/Certificate Program requires completion of at least six (6) additional hours of training annually on CCDBG health and safety topics.