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

Other Describe: License-exempt providers must take a minimum of 2 hours out of the 4 annual hours on any required health and safety topic. The provider can choose the specific health and safety topic as they see fit.

5. Building and physical premises safety, including the identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic -- Provide the citation for this training requirement, including citations for both licensed and license-exempt providers Ongoing health and safety training on this topic is a requirement for all licensed providers. This would include all CCDF licensed providers. 391 NAC 1-006.04EB; 391 NAC 2-006.04E; and 391 NAC 3-006.10D License-exempt providers are required to complete 4 annual hours of training, 2 of 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.

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