049-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-3 - Director/Assistant Director and Staff Requirements
(a) The director
shall:
(i) Be at least 21 years old;
(ii) Have a high school diploma or an
equivalent certificate;
(iii) Have
the following education and experience:
(A)
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to one (1) year in the
areas of early childhood management or early childhood education, child
development, nursing or other related field; or
(B) Shall have completed six (6) clock hours
of child care training in addition to pre-service training prior to licensing;
or
(C) Shall have received a
professional credential from an organization recognized by the
Department.
(iv) The
director shall ensure all records and reports required are maintained
onsite.
(v) Meet all training
requirements as outlined in Chapter 4.
(vi) Be onsite and available for at least 50%
of the operating week in which they are listed as the director, unless an
exception by the licenser for good cause is given.
(vii) Whenever the director is absent from
the facility, an assistant director shall be on duty. The director is
responsible for the operation of the center and the actions of all staff and
household member.
(viii) In the
event the director leaves the employment of the facility, the assistant
director shall be responsible until a director is hired. A director shall be
hired within a reasonable time frame and the facility shall notify Child Care
Licensing immediately.
(b) An assistant director does not need to
meet the requirements of the director but shall have the following:
(i) Be at least 18 years;
(ii) Have high school diploma or an
equivalent certificate;
(iii) Six
(6) months of full time experience in licensed or legally exempt child care or
15 hours of approved training, including orientation;
(iv) Sufficient knowledge and training in the
operation of the facility as well as decision making authority to assume the
duties of director during his/her absence before they can assume responsibility
of the operation of the facility; and
(v) Meet all training requirements as
outlined in Chapter 4.
(c) Staff Requirements
(i) Before the director and any staff assume
responsibility for direct care of children, the staff shall meet the
requirements specified in Chapter 4, General Requirements.
Notes
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