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which are to be topics from the Health and Safety required trainings. For license- exempt providers, this is currently outlined in the Child Care Subsidy Provider Agreement found on-line at http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Child-Care-Provider-Forms.aspx

. The Child Care Subsidy Program held a public hearing on October 25, 2019. A second public hearing is required and pending a hearing date. Health and safety standards and training requirements are in the draft regulations for Title 392. To meet compliance with the Health and Safety requirements 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. Agreements are renewed annually and signed by the subsidy program.

-- How often does the state/territory require that this training topic be completed by caregivers, teachers, and directors in licensed CCDF programs? Annually Other Describe: As seen fit. Licensed child care providers (not including substitutes or volunteers) must obtain 12 clock hours of annual training. Staff who work 20 hours or less each week must complete six hours of annual training. Child care provider and staff required to complete training hours include: the licensee, director, teacher, aid, and anyone else caring for children who is count in the staff to child ratio. Training must include but is not limited to the following topics: safe environments; healthy environments; learning environments; physical development; cognitive learning; communication; creative learning; self-esteem; social development; guidance; family relationships; program management; and professionalism.

-- How often does the state/territory require that this training topic be completed by caregivers, teachers, and directors in licensed-exempt CCDF programs? Annually Nebraska Page 190 of 314