(1) principles of childhood development, focusing on the developmental stages of the age groups for which the program provides care
Principles of childhood development include such things as meeting the physical, social and developmental needs of children, including those with special needs; behavior management and discipline; promoting play and physical activity; individual development variation and learning styles; infant and toddler brain development and cross-cultural skills and knowledge.
(2) nutrition and health needs of infants and children
Nutrition and health needs of infants and children include such things as healthy menu planning, obesity prevention, benefits of and how to encourage breastfeeding for mothers returning to work, training in infectious diseases, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid, health and safety practices, preventive techniques in sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), medication administration training.
(3) child day care program development
Child day care program development topics include such things as the benefits of continuity of care practices, staff supervision and coaching, program variety and activity; infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age quality programming, promoting children's language development and social and emotional skills, and establishing nurturing, stimulating environments; rest time policies and procedures, including meeting the needs of children who do not nap; hand washing; meeting the program needs of mixed age groups in family day care and group family day care homes.
(4) safety and security procedures
Safety and security procedures include such things as communication between parents and caregivers, emergency preparedness and response practices and procedures, fire safety, pool and water sports safety, playground safety, supervising daily activities and family engagement techniques.
(5) business record maintenance and management
Business record maintenance and management includes such things as training in New York State and federal requirements as a business owner and employer, child day care record keeping and documentation requirements, time maintenance, organizational skills, scheduling and coverage, staff supervision and coaching.
(6) child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention
Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention includes such things as reporting protocol; how to make a report to the state central register; documenting incidents and daily health checks; child abuse policy/procedure including safety plan.
(7) statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care(8) statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment
Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment incl; responsibilities of a mandated reporter.
(9) education and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome
This topic is not required for school-age program staff; however, credit will be given if taken.
(10) adverse childhood experiences, focused on understanding trauma and on nurturing resiliency
For more specific information on these training topics and your requirements, contact your licensor or registrar.
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