Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
32.1 A licensee shall document that all staff members, all substitutes, and volunteers working at least five days or 40 hours a year receive training in the following topics before working with children:
32.1.1 DELACARE Regulations (related to job duties);
32.1.2 Personnel and administrative policies;
32.1.3 Release of children including procedures for situations listed in subsection 23.1.9;
32.1.4 Positive behavior supports;
32.1.5 Child accident and injury procedures;
32.1.6 Administration of medication certification, within two months of hire, if administering medication to children;
32.1.7 Child care goals and program for children;
32.1.8 Recordkeeping, including documenting children and their own attendance;
32.1.9 Family involvement;
32.1.10 Food and nutrition services, including proper handling, storage, preparation, and feeding of breast milk and formula, if applicable;
32.1.11 Safety and sanitation procedures;
32.1.12 Physical activity;
32.1.13 Screen time as described in subsection 76.4;
32.1.14 Photographing or videotaping children;
32.1.15 Transporting children, if applicable;
32.1.16 Recognition of the symptoms of child abuse and neglect, the child abuse and neglect law, and reporting requirements; and
32.1.17 Information on federal and State laws or regulations applicable to children and families in care, including non-discrimination.
32.2 The orientation must include the opportunity for staff members to ask questions and receive clarification on their job functions, licensing regulations, and center policies. When information is revised, a licensee shall ensure staff members are informed of the changes.
32.3 A licensee shall ensure all staff members, all substitutes, and volunteers working at least five days or 40 hours a year complete OCCL's approved Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals before working with children. This training provides professional development training hours and includes the following topics:
32.3.1 Emergency preparedness and response planning, disaster and evacuation plans and procedures;
32.3.2 Safe sleep practices, including prevention of sudden infant death syndrome;
32.3.3 Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment;
32.3.4 Routine and emergency health care including health exclusions, prevention, and recognition of the symptoms of childhood illnesses, including reportable communicable diseases and immunizations;
32.3.5 Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions;
32.3.6 Building and physical premises safety;
32.3.7 Handling and storage of hazardous materials and proper disposal of bio-contaminants;
32.3.8 Safety measures in transporting children, and
32.3.9 Administration of medication.
