Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 33 - Family Child Care Provider Licensing Rule
Section 144-33-9 - TRAINING

Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-33-9

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Pre-licensing training. Applicants must complete Department-approved training as part of the application process. Applications are not considered complete until the training requirements are satisfied.

B. Licensee Responsibility. The licensee is responsible for ensuring that all providers are familiar with the operation of the child care and understand the relevant requirements of this rule.

C. Orientation training. Provider training in the first twelve months of employment must include first aid, adult, child, and infant CPR with hands-on skills demonstration, mandated reporter training in accordance with 22 M.R.S. §4011-A and at least two of the following:

1. Fire drill and other emergency and disaster procedures;

2. Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID), Shaken Baby Syndrome and safe sleep practices;

3. Administration of medication and parental consent;

4. Prevention of and response to food and allergy emergencies;

5. Building and physical premises safety;

6. Infectious disease prevention and control and blood borne pathogens;

7. Handling and storage of hazardous material and disposal of bio-contaminants; or

8. Transportation of children (if the individual will be responsible for the transportation of children; required every two years thereafter);

D. Ongoing Training. The licensee must ensure that each provider receives a minimum of 12 hours of ongoing training per year. This training must be documented in the personnel records. First aid and CPR training may be counted as part of the 12 hours.

1. The calculation of training hours per year shall be based upon the date of hire for providers, and upon the date of issuance of the license for licensees.

2. In order to count toward the required number of training hours per year, the training shall be documented by proof of completion from a qualified on-line or in-person source.

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