33-10 · Technical assistance provided. The following (20) staff members have not completed school readiness training: A.M, I.C, K.M, K.J, L.M, M.M, O.M, R.S, S.M, S.A, T.F, T.W, T.P, U.M, K.H, P.S, Y.J, C.M, K.A, M.K. Important School Readiness Updates: Due to changes in federal regulations, there are new health and safety training requirements for all childcare personnel employed at a contracted School Readiness (SR) program site. For compliance, all personnel who directly supervise children must successfully complete mandated health and safety training. By June 30, 2024, all current SR childcare personnel must complete two new health and safety courses: Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program. These courses are free to the learner and will be hosted in the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry. Within 90 days of initial employment with any SR provider, new hires and current pre-service trainees must complete all required pre-service training by successfully completing one of the options below: Option 1 (DCF courses, plus corresponding exams) Existing courses available now under the Child Care Facility Part 1 heading for $10 per course: • Health, Safety and Nutrition (8 hours) • Child Growth and Development (6 hours) • Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours) • Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours) PLUS • Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) • Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) OR Option 2 (DEL Florida Early Childhood PD Registry) New courses available under the School Readiness Pre-Service heading for free: • Child Development in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) • Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4 hours) • Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (2 hours; not required for school-age only programs) • Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5 hours) • Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (2 hours; if applicable) Please note, SR childcare personnel with exemptions from completing the DCF introductory childcare training based on educational credentials or passing of competency examinations per s. 402.305(2), F.S., must also complete all mandated pre-service training in option 1 or option 2 by June 30, 2024, or within 90 days of initial employment