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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. Staff who provide direct care includes the licensee, director, teacher, aids, and anyone else caring for children who 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 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.

9. Appropriate precautions in transporting children (if applicable) -- 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 Nebraska Page 200 of 314