Complete state-mandated introductory child care training or its equivalent. For entry-level employee candidates, this requirement is fulfilled by beginning classwork within 90 days of employment and completing it within one calendar year. The requirement may be satisfied by passing a competency examination or gaining an education equivalency exemption within the initial 90-day period. The number of class-hours depends on the certification level pursued.
Complete a five-clock hour or equivalent .5-unit continuing education requirement in early literacy and language development. Instruction includes literacy and language development in children from birth to the age of five years.
Attend and complete a 1.0-credit hour or 10 clock-hour in-service training session between July 1 and June 30 each fiscal year. Examples of selected topics are infant and child CPR, nutrition, child care for multi-lingual children, child abuse and working with families.