District of Columbia § 7-2011.02 Study of child development facilities with non-traditional hours.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 7-2011.02 — Study of child development facilities with non-traditional hours.

District of Columbia § 7-2011.02

Title 7Human Health Care and Safety.

Ch. 20Child Care Services and Facilities.

Subch. I-AChild Care Study.

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D.C. Code § 7-2011.02 (2026).

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(a)OSSE shall contract with an entity to conduct a study to determine the number of child development facilities with non-traditional hours in the District that is sufficient to meet the needs of District families.

(b)The entity completing the study shall:

(1)Be nationally recognized;

(2)Have expertise and knowledge of the child care industry, including costs, quality, and access;

(3)Have a demonstrated understanding of best practices in connecting families and consumers with the type of child care they need; and

(4)Have conducted a breadth of research in advancing affordable and accessible child care that supports the development and learning of children.

(c)At a minimum, the study shall:

(1)Determine the need for child development facilities with non-traditional

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(a) OSSE shall contract with an entity to conduct a study to determine the number of child development facilities with non-traditional hours in the District that is sufficient to meet the needs of District families.

(b) The entity completing the study shall:

(1) Be nationally recognized;

(2) Have expertise and knowledge of the child care industry, including costs, quality, and access;

(3) Have a demonstrated understanding of best practices in connecting families and consumers with the type of child care they need; and

(4) Have conducted a breadth of research in advancing affordable and accessible child care that supports the development and learning of children.

(c) At a minimum, the study shall:

(1) Determine the need for child development facilities with non-traditional hours, including need by ward and by type of industry of parent employment;

(2) Evaluate the current level of service being provided in the District, including:

(A) The total number of child development facilities with non-traditional hours currently operating in the District;

(B) The hours of operations of each facility;

(C) The location of each facility; and

(D) Whether the facility participates in the child care subsidy program;

(3) Identify areas of unmet need, including wards, hours, and services; and

(4) With a particular focus on expanding the number of child development facilities that participate in the child care subsidy program, provide recommendations:

(A) For expanding the number of child development facilities with non-traditional hours; and

(B) On ways the District can incentivize more child development facilities to offer non-traditional hours.