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Child Care Subsidy Policy October 1, 2024 98 D. Infant Toddler Specialist. E. Newsletter. F. Website. G. Grants 9.3.11. Discussion of Regulations: 9.3.11.1. The worker shall refer the provider to the assigned child care regulatory staff person to discuss regulatory requirements. 9.3.11.2. Training Requirements: Family child care providers must attend 8 hours training based on provider type. A. Registered family child care providers are required to attend eight (8) hours training annually. B. Registered informal and relative family child care providers and approved in-home family child care providers must attend two (2) hours of health and safety training and perform one (1) hour of self-study annually. C. A variety of training opportunities will be offered to all providers on a statewide basis through the CCR&R agencies and through a statewide early childhood training calendar and resource initiative. The West Virginia State Training and Registry System (STARS) offers a calendar of training opportunities; providers may call 1-855- 822-7827 or wvstars@rvcds.org for more information. D. The discussion should also cover special regulatory concerns such as the provision of foster care or adult care (See Chapter 10, Section 3, Dual Provider) and background check requirements. E. The worker should also discuss the implications of becoming a child care provider as it relates to the mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect. F. The worker should discuss the importance of responsible pet and hand out the Pet Acknowledgement Form (ECE-CC-10J) to those providers who own pets. 9.3.12. Resource Information for Providers In addition to the subjects listed in previous paragraphs, the CCR&R case managers should present child care providers with information on the following topics: 9.3.12.1. Records Maintained by the Provider