Do child care provider staff need to have any specialized education or training?
Yes. For both Child Care Center staff and Family Child Care Home staff, employees must meet certain education and training requirements in order for the program to maintain its license. Depending on the position and title of the employee staff must meet various education and training requirements and must maintain a certain number of hours of ongoing training annually. In addition, staff must meet certain health and safety training requirements in such areas as disease and injury prevention measures, shaken baby syndrome and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), CPR and first aid certifications, and general training regarding safeguarding the home. Detailed information can be found in the licensing publications issued by the licensing department entitled "Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers" and "Licensing Requirements for Family Child Care Homes and Large Child Care Homes." These publications can be found in LawInfo´s Free Legal Forms Center.
Other Oklahoma Child Care Information for Providers FAQs
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How do I start a child care business in Oklahoma?
There are many things to consider in opening a child care business. In addition, you will need to consider some of the laws and regulations applicable to starting any … more -
How is child care regulated in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma licenses child care providers, contracts with providers to help eligible families pay for care through subsidies, and utilizes a Star Rating System to … more -
What is the Star Rating for child care providers in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, a tired system of quality indicators, known as the "Reaching for the Stars Program" has been implemented to indicate a certain level quality for … more -
What is the Star Rating for child care providers in Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, a tired system of quality indicators, known as the ?Reaching for the Stars Program? has been implemented to indicate a certain level quality for a child … more -
Can I buy an existing child care business?
If you buy an existing child care business, while you may be buying the business (materials, building, etc.), you can not buy their license, their Oklahoma Department … more -
What types of child day care programs are required to be licensed in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma regulates a variety of child care programs including child care centers, family child care homes, partial day programs, summer day camps and residential child … more -
What child care programs do not have to be licensed in Oklahoma?
Programs exempt from licensure in Oklahoma include: care provided in a child's own home or by relatives, informal arrangements for the occasional care of children, … more -
How do I become a licensed child care provider?
Contact the child care licensing specialist at the OKDHS office in your county and ask let them know you are interested in opening a child care business. Tell the … more -
What does the licensing process involve?
The OKDHS Child Care Licensing Specialist in your area will assist you with the details. However, the process generally includes a completed application, proof of … more -
I´ve heard of facilities operating with a permit. What is the difference between a permit and a license?
In most cases, after you submit an application to become a licensed provider and the licensing agency has determined that your facility meets the minimum requirements … more
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