.(5) Lead caregivers shall meet 1 of the following qualifications shown in Table 3:
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TABLE 3
Lead Caregiver Qualifications
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Education
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Coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a Child-Related Field
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Hours of Experience
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(a)
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Bachelors degree or higher in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related field
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(b)
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Montessori credential with
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480 hours
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(c)
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Associates degree or higher in early childhood education or child development
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(d)
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Valid child development associate credential with
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480 hours
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(e)
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High school diploma or GED with
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12 semester hours and
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960 hours
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(f)
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High school diploma or GED with
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12 semester hours, 18 CEUs, or a combination to equal 180 clock hours with
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1,920 hours
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(g)
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High school diploma or GED with
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6 semester hours, 9 CEUs, or a combination to equal 90 clock hours with
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3,840 hours
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