DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Social Services Rules

CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING

12 CCR 2509-8

1. Child growth and development, and learning or courses that align with the competency domains of child growth and development;

2. Child observation and assessment;  3. Family and community partnership;  4. Guidance;  5. Professional development and leadership;

6. Program planning and development; or,  7. Teaching practices:

Section 7.702.33

Personnel Policies, Orientation, and Staff Development [Rev. eff. 2/1/16]

K. All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of training each year beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social emotional development.

L. Ongoing training and courses shall demonstrate a direct connection to one

or more of the following competency areas:

1. Child growth and development, and learning or courses that align with the competency domains of child growth and development;

2. Child observation and assessment;

3. Family and community partnership;

4. Guidance;

5. Health, safety and nutrition;

6. Professional development and leadership;

7. Program planning and development; or,

8. Teaching practices:

a. N/A.

b. Training hours completed can only be counted during the year taken and cannot

be carried over.

M. To be counted for ongoing training, the training certificate must have documentation that includes:

1. The title of the training;

2. The competency domain;

3. The date and clock hours of the training;

4. The name or signature, or other approved  method of verifying the identity of trainer or entity;

5. Expiration of training if applicable; and

6. Connection to social emotional focus if applicable.