33-06 · Training Requirements

Licensing Specialist observed childcare personnel that started working on 04/17/2023 did not complete the Department approved five- hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employment in child care industry. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist disscussed training requirement with the center director. Facility Handbook 4.2.2 Early Literacy Training Pursuant to Section 402.305(2)(e)5., F.S., all child care personnel must complete a single course of training in early literacy and language development of children ages birth through five years that is a minimum of five clock hours or .5 CEUs. Early literacy training must be completed within 12 months of date of employment in the child care industry. Proof of completion may be documented on a certificate of course completion, classroom transcript, or diploma. Child care personnel must complete one of the following: A. One of the Departments online literacy courses available on the Departments website. B. One of the Departments approved literacy courses. A list of these courses can be obtained from the Departments website. (No additional courses will be approved by the Department.) C. One college level early literacy course (for credit or non-credit) if taken within the last five years