a) Staff shall be able to demonstrate the skill and competence necessary to contribute to each child’s physical, intellectual, personal, emotional, and social development. Factors contributing to the attainment of this standard include:
1) Emotional maturity when working with children;
2) Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program;
3) Respect for children and adults;
4) Flexibility, understanding and patience;
5) Physical and mental health that do not interfere with childcare responsibilities;
6) Good personal hygiene;
7) Frequent interaction with children;
8) Listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children;
9) Sensitivity to children’s socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds,
and individual needs and capabilities;
10) Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques; and
11) Ability to provide an environment in which children can feel comfortable, relaxed,
happy and involved in play, recreation and other activities.
b) Child care staff shall generally demonstrate skill and competence necessary to assume direct responsibility for child care including:
1) Skills to help children meet their developmental and emotional needs; and
2) Skills in planning, directing, and conducting programs that meet children’s basic needs.
c) Child care staff shall be willing to participate in activities leading to professional growth in child development and education, and in training related to specific needs of children served.
