| Level I: State Mandated Training (Introductory Level Training) |
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Child Care Employees must complete:
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Forty clock hours of introductory level training. Employees must begin training within ninety days of employment and must be certified within one year of the date that training began.
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Five clock hours of Early Literacy and Language Development within one year of employment.
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Ten clock hours of annual in-service training completed between July 1 and June 30 of each year.
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Forty Hours of Introductory Level Training
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All Childcare employees much complete the following training modules (30 hours)
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Course Number
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Title
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Contact Hours
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Cost
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HEV 0114
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Rules & Regulations
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6
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$14.86*
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HEV 0164
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Health, Safety, & Nutrition
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8
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$18.47*
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HEV 0108
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Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
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4
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$8.86*
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HEV 0111
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Child Growth & Development
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6
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$14.36*
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HEV 0172
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Behavioral Observation & Screening
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6
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$13.36*
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Total for 5 modules (30 contact hours)=$69.91 |
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| Child care employees must then select one of the following specialized Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) training modules, depending upon the age of the children served. Directors should have the DAP Special Needs training. |
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Course Number
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Title
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Contact Hours
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Cost
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HEV 0175
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DAP-Infant/Toddlers
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10
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$22.07*
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HEV 0151
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DAP-Preschool, 3-5
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10
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$22.32*
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HEV 0126
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DAP-Special Needs
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10
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$24.32*
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| You may register for these modules on a course selection form at the Registration window in Student Services (at any of the college's campuses). You will need the module's title and section number. Students may register for one course at a time or enroll in all courses. Students may also register online at /Future-Students.aspx
*First time HCC students must complete and submit a college application form online from the college’s website at /Future-Students.aspx A one-time application fee of $20* must be made in person at the Registration window on any HCC campus.
Detailed information regarding child care training within the State of Florida may be obtained at www.myflorida.com/childcare/training (or by calling 1-888-352-2842)
*Fees are subject to change.
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