SR Health & Safety
Required Health and Safety Training Due June 30, 2024
All current personnel who have been employed at an SR-contracted program longer than 90 days must complete two new mandatory health and safety courses by June 30, 2024, through the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry to be compliant with updated health and safety information. These courses are free and may be used towards the 10-hour annual in-service training requirement.
- Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program (4-hour)
- Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program (5-hour)
SR providers must meet all health and safety requirements, including pre-service training and active credentials, in accordance with Rule 6M-4.620, Florida Administrative Code. Child care personnel working in an SR Program must complete Preservice training within 90-days of initial employment with any SR provider. Personnel are only allowed supervised contact with or care of children in an SR program after they have completed all Preservice training requirements. Options for completing the Preservice training requirements are:
Option 1: The DCF Child Care Facility Part I courses available through the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry. Cost: $10 each
- Health, Safety and Nutrition (8-hour)
- Child Growth and Development (6-hour)
- Behavioral Observation and Screening (6-hour)
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4-hour)
Must also complete the two new health and safety courses in Option 3 (Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program and Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program).
Option 2: The DEL - Early Learning Florida Health and Safety Modules Cost: Free
As of December 31, 2023, these courses are no longer available. Anyone who was in the process of taking these modules and did not complete the entire required set by December 31, 2023, must complete Option 1 or Option 3.
Option 3: The new School Readiness Preservice Training is available through the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry. Cost: Free
- Child Development in the School Readiness Program (4-hour)
- Health and Nutrition in the School Readiness Program* (4-hour)
- Safe Sleep Practices in Child Care (2-hour; not required for school-age only programs)
- Safety Practices in the School Readiness Program* (5-hour)
- Transportation Safety in Child Care Programs (2-hour; if applicable)
*Indicated required training for all SR child care personnel.