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All child care providers, employees, prospective employees prior to starting employment and volunteers must have a criminal background check through the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)-mandated process, every three years.
This directory explains the role of each subsidy team, its members, and when subsidized child care providers should contact them.
The LEA POC page serves as a centralized resource for identifying key personnel within each LEA. These contacts play a critical role in ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and support between LEAs and OSSE.
Updating POCs
OSSE’s organizational chart illustrates the agency’s structure. The chart explains each major division of the agency and its key functions, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the teams within each division. OSSE updates this chart quarterly.
Information related to the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund for DC early childhood educators.
Information on requirements for child care providers approved for a waiver of the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) minimum salary requirements.
Below are the January 2025 Hearing Officers Determinations:
Related Content: Hearing Officer Determinations