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appropriate to the child's age level, i.e., providing the child privacy in dressing, diapering and toileting functions as the developmental age of the child dictates. P. Staff Training (5) Annual training. (a) Every calendar year after the first year of employment, the Director, Provisional Employees and Employees shall attend ten (10) clock hours of various training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source. (b) The annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall include the following: 2. At least two (2) hours in on-going child development and health and safety related topics, which could include, but not be limited to: (i) Child development (e.g., developmental domains (cognitive; social and emotional; physical development and motor skills; communication, language, and literacy; approaches to play and learning), discipline and guidance techniques, children with special needs);

iv. Any other areas determined necessary to promote child development or to protect children’s health and safety. Describe: The following standards are applicable to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in all CCDF-eligible licensed center care and are found in Rules and Regulations for Child Care Learning Centers. Activities 591-1-1-.03(1-3) (1) The Center shall provide a daily planned program of varied and developmentally appropriate activities that promote the social, emotional[JB32.1], physical, cognitive, language and literacy development of each child. Center Staff shall use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate the needs of the children's different learning styles. (2) Current lesson plans shall be kept on site and reflect appropriate instruction practices and activities to support children's development. The Center shall have sufficient and varied play and learning equipment and