Before- and After-School Program Directors

HR 11.0

A Before School and After School Child Care Program has a certified director who is responsible for the daily administration of the program. Principals comply with the Office of Child Care regulations and local regulations when hiring support personnel for Before 

School and After School Care Centers in the Archdiocesan elementary schools.

Purpose:

• To ensure quality childcare programs.

Commentary/Procedural Points:

• The director and all staff meet the qualifications as established by the local Office of Child Care and must be VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children Online Maltreatment Awareness Session 3.2_ Baltimore trained according to the Archdiocese of Baltimore Child and Youth Protection guidelines. The director and all staff must complete a criminal background check.

• The Director of Child Care reports to the principal and regular communication between the director and principal is expected.

References:

• https://www.acf.hhs.gov/occ  

• https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers

May 2025