District of Columbia childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for District of Columbia. Per OSSE Child Development Facility Licensing (5-A DCMR). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
District of Columbia OSSE Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current OSSE license posted in visible location
- License capacity not exceeded
- Operating within licensed hours
- Parent handbook current and available
- Written policies and procedures current
- Fee schedule posted or provided to parents
- Liability insurance current and adequate
- Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)
- OSSE contact information posted
- Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)
- All staff have current background clearances (MPD and FBI)
- CFSA Child Protection Registry checks completed
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