Each person responsible for developing, directing
and supervising the daily activity programs for children (director)
and each employee must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of
training every two years. Fifteen (15) hours of such training must
be received during the first six months of the program's first year
of licensure or during the person's first six months of employment
by the program. This initial fifteen (15) hours applies toward the
total thirty (30) hour minimum requirement for each license period.
Such training requirements shall also apply to any volunteer in
such day care program who has the potential for regular and substantial
contact with children. Training must address the following topics:
1) principles of childhood development, including
the appropriate supervision of children, meeting the needs of children
enrolled in the program with physical or emotional challenges and
behavior management and discipline.
2) nutrition and health needs of children;
3) child day care program development;
4) safety and security procedures; including communication
between parents and staff;
5) business record maintenance and management;
6) child abuse and maltreatment identification and
prevention
7) statues and regulations pertaining to child day
care; and
8) statues and regulations pertaining to child abuse
and maltreatment
in addition to CPR and First Aid.
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