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Does the state/territory require that this training topic be completed before caregivers, teachers, and directors in license-exempt CCDF programs are allowed to care for children unsupervised? Yes

No Describe if relatives are exempt from this requirement Relatives defined as immediate family (aunts, uncles, grandparents, or sibling) and are exempt from this requirement.

5.2.3e 13. Describe other training requirements, such as nutrition, physical activities, caring for children with special needs, etc.. Business Management Training required for Licensed Family Child Care Home I & II. Nebraska developed a state specific health and safety training calledPrepare to Care. Prepare to Care is a free on-line training for all CCDF providers and staff, meeting the pre-service orientation training needs of CCDBG. All required Health and Safety topics are included in this pre-service orientation with the exception of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training and certification. Pediatric First Aid/CPR training and certification is required for all providers but offered separate from the on-line training. Topics such as: nutrition, physical activities, and caring for chidlren with special needs is quickly covered in Prepare to Care.

Provide the citation for this training requirement, including citations for both licensed and license-exempt providers 391 NAC 1-006.04C; 391 NAC 2-006.04C

There is not a CCDF training requirment for this. However, to meet compliance with all of the required Health and Safety topics while regulations are pending, the Lead Agency in assistance with their legal department revised the Child Care Subsidy Provider Agreement. This agreement outlines the required Health and Safety standards and training requirements for each Subsidy program is to adhere by. Nebraska Page 187 of 314