Developed in partnership with the Office of Child Care Licensing, the following table includes licensing requirements for new staff along with available professional development opportunities. We are continuing to work together to address any gap areas.
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OCCL Orientation Requirement
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Current DIEEC Offerings Please view our Training Calendar for upcoming dates |
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| DELACARE Regulations for ECE & SA Centers Applicable regulations for position Location of a center copy | |
| Emergency preparedness, disaster and evacuation plans and procedures; |
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| Personnel and administrative policies | |
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Release of children including procedures for situations listed in Section 23 (process for various approved pick up persons) |
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| Positive behavior management |
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| Safe sleep procedures including prevention of sudden infant death syndrome if the center serves infants | |
| Shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma if the center serves infants | |
| Routine and emergency health care including health exclusions, prevention, and recognition of the symptoms of childhood illnesses, including reportable communicable diseases | |
| Prevention and response to emergencies due to food allergies | |
| Building and physical premises safety | |
| Handling and storage of hazardous materials; proper disposal of bio-contaminants | |
| Child accident and injury procedures | |
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Administration of medication if administering medication |
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Child care goals and program for children |
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Recordkeeping, including documenting children and their own attendance |
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Family involvement |
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Food and nutrition services, including proper handling, storage, preparation, and feeding of breast milk and formula, if applicable |
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Safety and sanitation procedures |
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Physical activity |
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Screen time as described in subsection 76.D |
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Photographing or videotaping children |
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Transporting children, if applicable |
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Recognition of the symptoms of child abuse and neglect, the child abuse and neglect law and reporting requirements, and the center’s procedures to report abuse and neglect |
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Information on federal and State laws or regulations applicable to children and families in care, including non-discrimination |
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Health and Safety Training for Child Care Professionals (certificate required) |
