Training Requirements | Division of Child Care Services (2024)

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Why am I Required to Take Training?

Section 390 of the New York Social Services Law and the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act require training for individuals in certain roles in child care programs. This requirement is included in OCFS's child day care regulations.

This statute applies to all OCFS licensed or registered child day care programs in all counties of New York State and the five (5) boroughs of New York City. The training you take will give you more knowledge and skills to help you best serve families and their children.

Studies show that the quality of care you provide improves as your level of training and education increases. You also show families that you continually strive to improve your abilities and meet the needs of the children in your care.

What is required of me? What is required of my program?

If you are an applicant or working in a child day care program, find your anticipated or current role in the child care program in the list below.Find what type of training you are required to obtain, how many hours are required, and time frames for completing the training.See what other training you can take to enhance your skills and add to the program.You can alsoreview the Program-Specific Requirements to see what is required of a program that requires some kind of training, and other types of training you can apply for if your program has additional enhancements.

For directors and providers, review the Program-Specific Requirements to see what training your program must do, and what your program can add to enhance your program.

Training for Day Care Center or School-Age Child Care

Select your role.

Role: Director / Staff / Substitutes / Volunteers

Required Training Hours / When is Training Required?

  • 15 Hours / Within the first six (6) months of employment.
  • 30 Hours / Every two (2) years in the ten (10) required training topic areas.
  • A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year.

Health and Safety Training

Teachers, on-site supervisors, assistant teachers, substitutes, and volunteers who have the potential for regular and substantial contact with children in care.

  • 5 hour e-learning course “Foundations in Health and Safety”
  • Required pre-service or within three (3) months of start date
  • Available at: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/

Directors

  • 15 hour classroom training “Health and Safety Training: Competencies in Child Care for Day Care Center, School-age Child Care, and Enrolled Legally Exempt Group Directors”
  • Required pre-service or within three (3) months of start date
  • Find training at: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/findtraining.aspx

Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Optional except for programs that choose to administer medications or as otherwise required. Learn more about MAT.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid

Each program must have at least one (1) person on site who is certified in CPR/First Aid during all hours of operation. Learn more about CPR/First Aid.

Training for Family or Group Family Day Care Homes

Select your role.

Role: Provider

Required Training Hours / When Is Training Required?

  • 15 Hours / Within the first six (6) months of employment.
  • 30 Hours / Every two (2) years in the ten (10) required training topic areas.
  • A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year.

Health & Safety: Competencies for Becoming a Family or Group Family Day Care Provider

15 hours pre-licensing. Learn more about Health & Safety Training.

Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Optional except for programs that choose to administer medications or as otherwise required. Learn more about MAT.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid

Each program must have at least one (1) person on site who is certified in CPR/First Aid during all hours of operation. Learn more about CPR/First Aid.

Role: Assistant / Substitute / Volunteer

Required Training Hours / When Is Training Required?

  • 15 Hours / Within the first six (6) months of employment.
  • 30 Hours / Every two (2) years thereafter in the ten (10) required training topic areas.
  • A minimum of five (5) hours of Office-approved training must be obtained each year.

Health and Safety Training

  • 5 hour e-learning course “Foundations in Health and Safety”
  • Required pre-service or within three (3) months of start date
  • Available at: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/

— or —

  • 15 hour classroom training “Health and Safety: Competencies for Becoming a Family or Group Family Day Care Provider “
  • Required pre-service or within three (3) months of start date
  • Find training at: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/findtraining.aspx

Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Optional except for programs that choose to administer medications or as otherwise required. Learn more about MAT.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid

Each program must have at least one (1) person on site who is certified in CPR/First Aid during all hours of operation. Learn more about CPR/First Aid.

Training Required to be Licensed or Registered and Optional Training to Enhance Your Program

Succession Planning for Grandfathered Family and Group Family Day Care Programs

Larger companies engage in succession planning to help them find their next generation of leaders by promoting from within. But what about smaller businesses? What about your business? In the case of your business, you might not be looking for someone to succeed you, but what about having a succession plan to replace staff who may leave, whether with plenty of notice, or without any forewarning at all?

A succession plan is not a "one and done" document; it is an ongoing process that seeks to proactively address possible situations that could otherwise severely hinder a business. Succession plans have two components:

  • An emergency succession plan details the steps to take after an abrupt departure, such as the sudden death or debilitating illness or injury of a staff member.
  • A planned succession policy outlines the steps needed to make sure the transition is as orderly as possible, including details on how much notice the departing person must give, if and how that person will be involved in the search for a successor, etc.

Like many businesses, child care programs have irreplaceable human capital, like the knowledge of the program and its children, which the provider has amassed over time. Have you thought about how you would manage the transfer of that program-specific knowledge from one provider to another?

Remember that your programs are also licensed and registered by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. How does that affect your succession planning? What steps or contingencies do you need to add to your plan in that regard?

Succession planning needs to be carefully thought out and should be shared with your legal representative and your licensor or registrar to make sure it is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Updates to Program Requirement Section in Regards Aquatic Activities and Field Trips

There are regulatory requirements regarding training you should be aware of if your program is considering using pools, engaging in aquatic activities or going on a field trip. Check the references below if you are interested in learning more about specific Regulations in those areas.

Family Day Care Home
  • Pools and spas: 417.5 (g) (5), 417.5 (h)
  • Permission from parents to use pools: 417.5 (g) (4)
  • Supervision criteria for residential pool activities: 417.8 (n) (4)
Group Family Day Care Home
  • Pools and spas: 416.5 (g) (5), 416.5 (h)
  • Permission from parents to use pools: 416.5 (g) (4)
  • Supervision criteria for residential pool activities: 416.8 (n) (4)
Day Care Centers — Effective September 25, 2019
  • Pools and spas: 418.5(g) (2)
  • Aquatic activities: 418.5(g) (1) (a) (b)
  • Field trips: 418.5 (j)
School-Age Child Care — Effective September 25, 2019
  • Pools and spas: 414.5 (g) (2)
  • Aquatic activities: 414.5 (g) (1) (a) (b)
  • Field trips: 414.5 (j)

Ten Required training topic areas

All child care staff/employees/caregivers and volunteers with potential for regular and substantial contact with children must complete a total of 30 hours of training every two (2) years.

Such training must address the following topics:

(1) principles of childhood development, focusing on the developmental stages of the age groups for which the program provides care

Principles of childhood development include such things as meeting the physical, social and developmental needs of children, including those with special needs; behavior management and discipline; promoting play and physical activity; individual development variation and learning styles; infant and toddler brain development and cross-cultural skills and knowledge.

(2) nutrition and health needs of infants and children

Nutrition and health needs of infants and children include such things as healthy menu planning, obesity prevention, benefits of and how to encourage breastfeeding for mothers returning to work, training in infectious diseases, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, health and safety practices, preventive techniques in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), medication administration training.

(3) child day care program development

Child day care program development topics include such things as the benefits of continuity of care practices, staff supervision and coaching, program variety and activity; infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age quality programming, promoting children's language development and social and emotional skills, and establishing nurturing, stimulating environments; rest time policies and procedures, including meeting the needs of children who do not nap; hand washing; meeting the program needs of mixed age groups in family day care and group family day care homes.

(4) safety and security procedures

Safety and security procedures include such things as communication between parents and caregivers, emergency preparedness and response practices and procedures, fire safety, pool and water sports safety, playground safety, supervising daily activities and family engagement techniques.

(5) business record maintenance and management

Business record maintenance and management includes such things as training in New York State and federal requirements as a business owner and employer, child day care record keeping and documentation requirements, time maintenance, organizational skills, scheduling and coverage, staff supervision and coaching.

(6) child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention

Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention includes such things as reporting protocol; how to make a report to the state central register; documenting incidents and daily health checks; child abuse policy/procedure including safety plan.

(7) statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care
(8) statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment

Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment includes such things as Mandated Reporter training; responsibilities of a mandated reporter.

(9) education and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome

This topic is not required for school-age program staff; however, credit will be given if taken.

(10) adverse childhood experiences, focused on understanding trauma and on nurturing resiliency

For more specific information on these training topics and your requirements, contact your licensor or registrar.

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Training Requirements | Division of Child Care Services (2024)

FAQs

What trainings are mandatory for workers in child care centers in Georgia? ›

All CCLC and FCCLH staff with direct care responsibilities must complete 10 State-approved hours of Health & Safety Orientation training plus CPR & First aid training (if not currently certified), within the first 90 days of employment.

What are the requirements to work at a daycare in Georgia? ›

Teacher/Provider: Daycare providers have to be at least 21 years old in Georgia. They also must have a high school diploma or a GED. Home daycare providers and their employees must also pass a fingerprint check and a preliminary records check to make sure that there is no history of criminal behavior.

What is a training course in childcare? ›

A child care training course is not necessarily about trying to make you a better parent. Rather, a child care training course is a professional accreditation aimed at qualifying an individual to work with children in a care setting (such as nursery or school).

How often is Prevent training required? ›

All staff should complete one form of Prevent training every 2 years, as part of the Prevent and WRAP (Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent) Certification pathway within Derbyshire Learning Online, in a similar way to how all staff complete Information Governance training.

How often should staff receive training on child protection and safeguarding? ›

According to a Government document titled 'Keeping children safe in education', 'The designated safeguarding lead and any deputies should undergo training to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to carry out the role. The training should be updated every two years.

What training does a DSL need? ›

What qualifications do I need? To become a DSL for your organisation, you must have first completed Safeguarding Awareness Training (previously known as Level 2). You will then need to complete a Designated Safeguarding Lead Course, and be fully confident that you can carry out the role as described in the course.

What fire safety training is required for workers in child care in Georgia? ›

Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia require successful completion of the Georgia Caregiver Fire and Life Safety Training for all directors, operators, and all staff members of daycare facilities (adult and children), and for administrators, directors, operators, and all staff of Group I-1 and Group R-4 ...

What are 3 of the 10 subject areas you may receive training in CDA? ›

CDA Subject Areas
  • Planning a safe and healthy learning environment.
  • Advancing children's physical and intellectual development.
  • Supporting children's social and emotional development.
  • Building productive relationships with families.
  • Managing an effective program operation.
  • Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.

Why is ongoing training important in childcare? ›

It enables you to develop your competence in caring for young children and helps you to demonstrate your commitment in this role. Doing accredited training can lead to higher qualifications and achieving your career goals.

How much do daycare teachers make in GA? ›

What is the average salary for a daycare teacher in Georgia? The average salary for a daycare teacher in Georgia is $19,500 per year. Daycare teacher salaries in Georgia can vary between $15,500 to $30,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

How many kids can I watch without a license in Georgia? ›

It provides care for 7 or more children under the age of 18 for less than 24 hours per day. All applicants must obtain the applicable licensing packet for the type of child care program they are planning by downloading the applicable packet in the paragraphs below.

How much do child care directors make in Georgia? ›

The average Child Care Center Director salary in Georgia is $78,443 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $69,232 and $90,164.

Is mandatory training a legal requirement? ›

Mandatory training is legally required and compulsory in order for an employee to complete their job safely and efficiently. It may have come from government guidelines or legislation or it may be training that an organisation deems essential for their employees or specific job roles.

Why is complete training mandatory? ›

Mandatory training ensures that individuals have the right knowledge and skills to carry out their duties in the safest ways possible, minimising any risk to themselves and others. It may also relate to specific equipment or devices you use as part of your role.

What training is required to work in a care home? ›

The common mandatory training courses for a care home staff are: Health and Safety Awareness Training. Food Hygiene/Food Safety. Manual Handling or/and Moving and Handling of People.

What is pre registration in childcare? ›

1: Pre-registration Meeting

Attending a pre-registration meeting will provide you with all the information you need. This includes training courses, awareness of the environment, legal responsibilities and sharing experiences.

How do I check my EYTS status? ›

To achieve EYTS you must meet the Early Years Teachers' Standards, which are government guidelines for the best professional practice in Early Years. They cover setting positive expectations, promoting progress, knowledge of early learning, planning and assessment, safeguarding and commitment to the needs of children.

Do childminders need food hygiene certificate? ›

If you provide food in your childcare setting it's important that you have a food safety and hygiene qualification. Our Level 2 food safety and hygiene for early years settings course will give you the guidance you need.

How long is Prevent training valid for? ›

This certificate does not have an expiry date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for this training is 3 years.

Who needs to complete Prevent training? ›

Prevent Responsibilities and Training Required by Sector
  • Higher Education Institutions and Universities.
  • Schools and Childcare Providers.
  • The Health Sector.
  • Prisons.
  • Probation Services.
  • Police.
  • Local Authorities.
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How often should safeguarding training be updated 2022? ›

This training should be updated every 2 years. You should also update your knowledge and skills "at regular intervals, and at least annually". These updates can include: E-bulletins.

How often do you need to do DSL training? ›

How often do DSLs need to 'refresh' their training? DSL training should be formally updated at least every two years.

How often do you need to do safeguarding training in early years? ›

The designated safeguarding lead and any deputies should undergo training to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to carry out the role. The training should be updated every two years.

What is Level 3 safeguarding training? ›

Description: Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 3 covers a wide range of topics including management of sudden or unexpected death in childhood, parental risk factors, unexplained injuries, neglect in a disabled child, fabricated and induced illness and adolescents presenting with suspected sexual assault.

Does a DSL have to be a teacher? ›

The DfE confirmed that the DSL doesn't need to have qualified teacher status or be a full-time employee. However, they (or a deputy) are expected to be available at all times during term time (more on this below), so you must have child protection arrangements and processes in place for when the DSL is not present.

What does DSL training mean? ›

DSL stands for 'designated safeguarding lead' whose role it is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the pupils and families within your school. The Statutory guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education 2018 requires every school to have a DSL (2) so that safeguarding can be a priority.

What are the 3 R's of safeguarding? ›

The 5 Rs of safeguarding are: Recognise. Respond. Report.

What is basic fire safety training? ›

This Fire Safety Training module is designed to teach you preventive measures that will eliminate or minimize causes of fire or fire hazards in the workplace, and to teach you proper emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of a fire.

How many hours a day can a child be in daycare in Georgia? ›

Attendance of child in the short-term child care service is limited to no more than four (4) hours per day and no more than ten (10) hours per week, except in the instance of child care services offered at infrequent events such as, but not limited to, conferences and weddings. 10.

Can you do a health and safety course online? ›

If your company needs to train multiple staff, we can deliver a tailored course at your workplace. We offer a range of online health and safety courses that can be completed in your own time, from the comfort of your own home. Distance learning is also online and includes dedicated tutor support.

What are 2 of the 6 CDA competency standards and functional areas? ›

1. Safe: Candidate provides a safe environment to prevent and reduce injuries. 2. Healthy: Candidate promotes good health and nutrition and provides an environment that contributes to the prevention of illness.

What do you learn in CDA class? ›

Put simply, CDAs know how to nurture the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development of children. Earning the CDA Credential has many advantages, including exposure to the larger community of early childhood educators.

What does CDA certified mean? ›

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is a widely recognized credential in early childhood education administered by the Council for Professional Development. The CDA Credential guides early child care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children.

How does training improve practice? ›

Improve the individual's level of awareness. Increase an individual's skill in one or more areas of expertise. Increase an individual's motivation to perform their job well.

Why is it beneficial for the employer to encourage training in childcare? ›

For child care professionals, ongoing professional development can keep staff up to date with advances in early childhood education and care, improve skills and practice, thereby enhancing the positive development of the children in their care.

What does CPD stand for in childcare? ›

PACEY offers training and continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities which will help you provide the children in your care with the best possible start in life. As a childcare professional, you help children to be resilient and prepare them for what's to come in life.

What training is mandatory for employees UK? ›

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires you to provide whatever information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of your employees.

Why is mandatory training important? ›

Mandatory training ensures that individuals have the right knowledge and skills to carry out their duties in the safest ways possible, minimising any risk to themselves and others. It may also relate to specific equipment or devices you use as part of your role.

Is the care certificate mandatory? ›

Is it compulsory? The Care Certificate is not mandatory within legislation, but the Care Quality Commission (CQC) refers to it very specifically within its regulations, and centres will be inspected against it.

How often should mandatory training take place? ›

Provide learning and development opportunities when identified or required and at least every 3 years.

Is staff training a legal requirement? ›

Conducting some form of legal requirement training is usually required by the government. Not only does it allow employees to understand their rights and responsibilities, but it also helps the business to reduce liability in the case of any mistakes made by the staff.

Is mandatory training a legal requirement? ›

Mandatory training is legally required and compulsory in order for an employee to complete their job safely and efficiently. It may have come from government guidelines or legislation or it may be training that an organisation deems essential for their employees or specific job roles.

Are employers obliged to provide training? ›

Your employer can choose whether they provide training themselves or bring in an external company to provide the training, but either way steps must be taken to give employees all the information they need to do their job safely.

Why is training important for care workers? ›

Training staff is important in health and social care to ensure the safety of people receiving and giving care and to maintain high standards of care quality. Training care staff helps engrain the necessary behaviours, attitudes, skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality, safe, person centred care.

What is the main objective of training? ›

The primary goal of training is to reinforce existing skills and competencies so that employees became more productive. These competencies range from using digital tools for everyday tasks to mastering the latest sales techniques.

What is the advantages of training? ›

Training and development helps companies gain and retain top talent, increase job satisfaction and morale, improve productivity and earn more profit. Additionally, businesses that have actively interested and dedicated employees see 41 percent lower absenteeism rates, and 17 percent higher productivity.

What is Care certificate training? ›

About the Care Certificate programme

The Care Certificate provides a framework to ensure that all support workers have the same introductory skills, knowledge and behaviours to provide compassionate, safe and high-quality care, in their workplace settings.

What are the 15 standards for the care certificate? ›

The care certificate standards
  • Understand your role.
  • Your personal development.
  • Duty of care.
  • Equality and diversity.
  • Work in a person centred way.
  • Communication.
  • Privacy and dignity.
  • Fluids and nutrition.

How many hours does the care certificate take? ›

How long should the Certificate take to complete? It is expected to take around 12 weeks to achieve for a full-time staff member with no previous experience of caring work.

How long is training for care worker? ›

Training courses consist of 15 modules related to delivering care and are held over a 1 week period for those with no prior experience necessary, followed by a 12 week period of supervision to determine competency.

Who pays for mandatory training? ›

If you earn the National Minimum Wage or close to it then your employer should pay you for time spent on mandatory training. This is because the pay received compared to the hours worked in the pay reference period might bring you below the National Minimum Wage.

How often should employees be trained? ›

However, wherever OSHA standards require that employee training be conducted "at least annually," OSHA interprets that to mean that employees must be provided re-training at least once every 12 months (i.e., within a time period not exceeding 365 days.)

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