33-06 · Training Requirements

The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a 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. Above mentioned employee started working on May 20, 2024, with an industry start date of May 20, 2024. TA was provided: Licensing Specialist discussed requirement with the provider. Staff responsible informed Licensing Specialist that today is the last day for the above-mentioned employee, thus returning this standard into compliance at the time of this inspection. CCF Handbook, Section 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