District of Columbia Code Division VI. Education, Libraries, and Cultural Institutions. § 38-271.08. Early Childhood Development Facility Coordinators.

(a)(1) The Director of DCRA and the State Superintendent of Education shall designate at least one employee to serve as an Early Childhood Development Facility Coordinator (“Coordinator”) within each respective agency.

(2) DCRA and OSSE shall conspicuously post the designated Coordinator's name, direct telephone number, and e-mail address on the agency's respective websites.

(1) Serve as their respective agency's primary contact for early childhood development provider licensing and license renewal and assist early childhood development provider applicants and current licensees in navigating the licensing process within their respective agency; and

(2) Work with each other and their agencies to streamline the licensing and license renewal process for early childhood development provider applicants and licensees.

(1) Operate as a liaison to government agencies responsible for approvals, certifications, and inspections necessary for licensure and license renewal on behalf of early childhood development provider applicants and licensees;

(2) Provide guidance to early childhood development provider applicants and licensees on accessing grant and subsidy opportunities; and

(3) Perform other duties the Mayor deems appropriate.

(1) Assist early childhood development provider applicants and licensees with obtaining appropriate certificate of occupancy and building permits;

(2) Streamline the facility inspection process to ensure inspections are conducted in a timely manner;

(3) Provide regulatory and zoning guidance to early childhood development provider applicants and licensees; and

(4) Perform other duties the Mayor deems appropriate.