10A NCAC 09 .2616         Provider Qualifications

(a)  The person who has the responsibility for administration of the program and planning and implementing daily activities for the group of children in their care shall meet the requirements for an administrator and lead teacher as outlined in G.S. 110-91(8).

(b)  When meeting enhanced standards, the person who has responsibility for administration of the program and planning and implementing daily activities shall meet the lead teacher requirements outlined in 10A NCAC 09 .2819.

(c)  When meeting enhanced standards, additional staff within the licensed unit shall meet lead teacher or teacher requirements in Section .2800 of this Chapter as determined by their caregiving role.

(d)  The person responsible for the administration of the program and program planning does not have to meet administrative hours as required in 10A NCAC 09 .0714(a).

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-85; 110-86; 110-88; 110-91;

Eff. January 1, 2024.