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. 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: (License) Training on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment must be completed by child care center director, teachers, staff, and aids with 50% of teachers having this completed within three years from the operative date. Family Child Care Homes must complete this training within three years of their operative date, and every five years afterwards.

-- 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.

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