D.C. Code § 7-2011.02: Study of child development facilities with non-traditional hours.

(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.