Licensed centers must meet character and suitability requirements on employees set by DHR before employment.
Suitability requirements:
- Three (3) references from previous employers
- Clearance from State Central Registry on Child Abuse and Neglect
- A Criminal History Backgraound Check through ABI and FBI.
- Written verification of their education
- A medical examination including a TB skin test
- Employees must also complete 12 clock hours yearly in training.
- Employees must be at least 19 years of age as set by DHR to hold a class. JAAD's requires employees to do three seperate interviews before employment.
Staff at JAAD’s is certified in child and adult First Aid and CPR by The American Red Cross. A CPR staff member is on staff at all times. All staff members meet DHR qualifications.