LAC 28:LXXIX.3007. Required Staff

A. There shall be regularly employed staff who are capable of fulfilling job duties of the position to which they are assigned. B. There shall be provisions for substitute staff who are qualified to fulfill duties of the position to which they are assigned. C. All staff shall complete all training and criminal background check requirements prior to having sole responsibility for children in accordance with §3009 and §3011 of this Chapter. D. Staff having sole authority and responsibility for children shall be at least 18 years of age. 1. Staff age 18 or older may be included in the child-to-staff ratio and may work without the direct supervision of another adult staff member. 2. Staff age 16 and 17 may be included in the child-to-staff ratio if the person works under the direct supervision of an adult staff member.