The program administrator is the director or individual responsible for planning and implementing the program in a licensed child care or school-age program and must be at least eighteen years of age and:
- (1) Have a bachelor's degree in a field of education or human development;
- (2) Have a two-year degree in early childhood education;
- (3) Have a Child Development Associate credential or comparable credential, as determined by the department;
- (4) Hold certification in a child learning philosophy and have at least one year of experience in a child care setting;
- (5) Have a child development technician diploma; or
- (6) Have four years of experience in a center or school-age program.
Source: 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023 .
General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16 .
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16 (1)(6) .