There are specific training requirements for various types of child care programs and staff working in those programs.

Child Care Center providers typically need to have at least some early childhood education/development semester units and 6 months experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

Family Child Care Home providers are typically required to have 16 hours of Pediatric Health & Safety training obtained from an EMSA approved vendor or accredited college/university.

To learn more about the particular training requirements, please visit the Department of Social Services website.