Training

The DSS calendar year for training credit operates from January 1 – December 31. All annual training hours must be completed within the calendar year. Training is documented for the year in which it was taken or completed.

Training hours are documented as clock hours. Participants must remain in session for the total length of time for credit to be documented. Clock hour time excludes breaks/meals.

CENTER:
All Child Care Center Staff:  *15 hours of training are required annually.

• A minimum of 5 hours of Child Growth and Development
• A minimum of 5 hours of Curriculum Activities for Children
• 5 Hours in other Early Childhood Areas—The remaining hours shall come from the following areas:  Safety, Health, Nutrition, Guidance, or Professional Development, and must include blood-borne pathogen training as required by OSHA.

Directors/Operators:  *20 hours of training are required annually.

• A minimum of 5 hours related to Program Administration
• A minimum of 5 hours of Child Growth & Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or Health and Safety
• 10 hours in other Early Childhood Areas—The remaining hours shall come from the following areas:  Guidance, Curriculum Activities, Nutrition, or Professional Development, and must include blood-borne pathogen training as required by OSHA.

GROUP CHILD CARE:
All Child Care Center Staff:  *10 hours of training are required annually.

• A minimum of 4 hours of Child Growth and Development
• A minimum of 4 hours of Curriculum Activities for Children
• 2 Hours in other Early Childhood Areas—The remaining hours shall come from the following areas:  Curriculum Activities, Nutrition, Guidance, or Professional Development, and must include blood-borne pathogen training as required by OSHA.

Directors/Operators:  *15 hours of training are required annually.

• A minimum of 5 hours related to Program Administration
• A minimum of 5 hours of Child Growth & Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or Health and Safety
• 5 hours in other Early Childhood Areas—The remaining hours shall come from the following areas:  Safety, Health, Nutrition, Guidance, or Professional Development, and must include blood-borne pathogen training as required by OSHA.

FAMILY CHILD CARE:

• 2 hours of training annually—Kendra’s Law, 2010

*CPR and First Aid do not count for SCDSS annual training requirements.