D.C. emergency act required participating child care providers to meet teacher pay minimums

Covered providers had to use program money to meet the listed minimum salaries. The rates covered listed assistant and lead teacher roles at child care providers with agreements to receive pay equity fund money. Rates depended on the teacher’s job, workplace, and credentials. A qualifying state certificate could count as a child development credential. The pay table is dated January 1, 2025. The act took effect after approval on January 29 and lasted no more than 90 days.

During the emergency act, the department had to issue guidance for providers. It covered child care providers and their assistant and lead teachers. The guidance had to help providers match the listed minimum salaries to the department’s teacher qualification rules.