District of Columbia ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current OSSE license posted in visible location

Ref: 5-A DCMR 100

License capacity not exceeded

Ref: 5-A DCMR 100

Operating within licensed hours

Ref: 5-A DCMR 100

Parent handbook current and available

Ref: 5-A DCMR 160

Written policies and procedures current

Ref: 5-A DCMR 160

Fee schedule posted or provided to parents

Ref: 5-A DCMR 160

Liability insurance current and adequate

Ref: 5-A DCMR 102

Required postings visible (license, emergency plans, menus)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 160

OSSE contact information posted

Ref: 5-A DCMR 160

Reporting requirements met (incidents, changes)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 103

All staff have current background clearances (MPD and FBI)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 119

CFSA Child Protection Registry checks completed

Ref: 5-A DCMR 119

Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: 5-A DCMR 125

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements (CDA or higher)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 127

All staff have current CPR certification

Ref: 5-A DCMR 132

All staff have current First Aid certification

Ref: 5-A DCMR 132

Mandatory reporter training completed (all staff)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 132

Annual training requirements met (18 hours)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 133

Orientation training completed within 90 days

Ref: 5-A DCMR 131

Safe sleep training for infant caregivers

Ref: 5-A DCMR 132

Medication administration training current

Ref: 5-A DCMR 132

Staff files complete with required documentation

Ref: 5-A DCMR 134

Enrollment forms complete for all children

Ref: 5-A DCMR 161

Emergency contact information current

Ref: 5-A DCMR 161

Immunization records current (DOCIIS verified)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 163

Health assessments on file (annual)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 162

Authorized pickup persons documented

Ref: 5-A DCMR 161

Allergy and special health needs documented

Ref: 5-A DCMR 162

Medication authorization forms complete

Ref: 5-A DCMR 164

Individual health care plans current (if applicable)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 162

Daily attendance records maintained

Ref: 5-A DCMR 161

Parent rights acknowledgment signed

Ref: 5-A DCMR 160

First aid kit fully stocked and accessible

Ref: 5-A DCMR 170

Medications stored properly (locked, labeled)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 164

Cleaning and hazardous materials stored safely

Ref: 5-A DCMR 144

Handwashing procedures followed and documented

Ref: 5-A DCMR 168

Diapering and toileting procedures posted

Ref: 5-A DCMR 168

Safe sleep practices followed (infants on back)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 169

Food handling and safety requirements met

Ref: 5-A DCMR 171

Illness exclusion policy current

Ref: 5-A DCMR 167

Water temperature safe (120°F max)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 144

Tobacco, alcohol, and weapons prohibited

Ref: 5-A DCMR 145

Fire drill records current (monthly)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 175

Severe weather drill records current (quarterly)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 175

Lockdown drill records current (semi-annual)

Ref: 5-A DCMR 175

Emergency evacuation plan posted and current

Ref: 5-A DCMR 175

Fire extinguishers inspected and accessible

Ref: 5-A DCMR 175

Emergency contact lists readily available

Ref: 5-A DCMR 175

Staff-to-child ratios maintained at all times

Ref: 5-A DCMR 166

Capital Quality rating posted (if participating)

Ref: Capital Quality