FAMILY PROVIDERS

Pre-Service Training

Requirements for any new family daycare, will include completion of:

24 Core of Knowledge clock hours, split into six 4 hour modules in the areas of:

• Child Development
• Curriculum
• Health, Safety & Nutrition
• Special Needs
• Professionalism
• Community

CENTER STAFF

Pre-Service Training

Requirements for new staff and any staff member moving to a higher position include completion:

• For all staff, with exception of Aide: 9 clock hours in communication with staff, parents and the public
• For Child Care Teacher-Infant/Toddler: 45 additional hours of Infant/Toddler training
• For Child Care Teacher-School Age: 45 hours Child Development and 45 hours Curriculum
• For Center Director: 40-45 hours administrative training

Family Providers Continued Training

• For 1st year of registration: Completion of 18 hours, to be divided into categories:
  • 12 specified core of knowledge hours (four-3 hour sessions) in each of the following:
    • Child Development
    • Health, Safety & Nutrition
    • Working with Mixed-Age Groups
    • Emergency Preparedness
  • 6 "elective" hours: any other approved training
• Each year thereafter: 12 hours per year to be divided in two categories:
  • 6 core of knowledge clock hours required in the module training track and
  • 6 "elective" hours: any other approved training

Center Staff Continued Training

• For Aides/Assistants: Completion of 6 clock hours per year
• For Child Care Teachers: Completion of 12 clock hours per year
  • at least 6 core of knowledge clock hours
  • a minimum of 6 clock hours of "elective" training
• For Center Director: Completion of 12 hours
  • at least 6 core of knowledge clock hours
  • a minimum of 6 clock hours of "elective" training