Developmental Profile - Program Quality

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(a) Center-based and Family Child Care Home Education Network contractors shall complete the age-appropriate Desired Results Developmental Profile, as defined in subdivision 18270.5(c) of this chapter, for each child who is enrolled in the program for at least 10 hours per week.

(b) The Desired Results Developmental Profile required in subdivision (a) shall be completed for each child within 60 calendar days of enrollment and at least once every six months for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

(c) The contractor shall use the developmental profiles to plan and conduct age and developmentally appropriate activities.

(d) If a child has exceptional needs, the developmental profile shall be completed with any necessary accommodations and adaptations. Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a developmental profile is required for a child with exceptional needs even if that child is enrolled less than 10 hours per week.

NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8203, Education Code.