All child care employees are required by the State of Kentucky, to complete a minimum of 12 hours of training approved by the Cabinet for Families and Children every 12 months to remain employed at The Early Childhood Center.  With the help of the Director, staff choose workshops that best fit their needs to increase the skills needed to provide the highest quality of care.  In addition to training required for licensure, The Early Childhood Center may also require that staff attend workshops, presentations, speeches or other types of training if the Director feels the topic would improve the quality of care offered at The Early Childhood Center.   

 Orientation. All child care personnel are required to attend the six-hour state mandated orientation training within the first 90 days of hire.  The workshop includes: Health, Safety and Sanitation; Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; and Developmentally Appropriate Practice.

 First Aid and CPR. Licensing requires that a staff person currently certified in First Aid and CPR be on site at all times.  The Early Childhood Center requires that a staff person in every classroom be trained in both First Aid and CPR.

 The Early Childhood Center recognizes and applauds each staff member for continuing efforts to increase his/her knowledge about quality child care practices.