The following trainings are currently available for completion in the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) https://registry.occrra.org/
Please contact the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) staff at 1-877-547-6978, option 1 with any questions on how to create a profile or register for a training.
Pre-Camp and Staff Orientation Training for
Approved Child Day Camps
This ODJFS
created training must be completed by all child day camp owners prior to applying
to become an approved child day camp and by all child day camp administrators
and staff members (both lead and junior counselors). The training must be
completed within 30 days of starting employment at the day camp. This is the
only training available that meets the day camp requirements for completion of
the staff orientation outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).
The training
covers the following Child Care and Development Block Grant required topics and
OAC requirements:
- prevention and control of infectious diseases including
immunization requirements
- medication policies
- prevention and responses to emergencies due to food and allergic
reactions
- building and physical premises safety including identification of
and protection from hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic
- child management techniques including prevention of abusive head
trauma and child maltreatment
- emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies
including evacuation, relocation, shelter in-place, communication, reunification
with families, continuation of operation and accommodation of children with
disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions
- handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate
disposal of bio-contaminants
- field/routine trip and transportation safety
- required training timelines for First Aid, CPR, and child abuse
and neglect
- child development
- active supervision of campers
- routines and responsibilities
- parent information
- requirements to become an ODJFS approved day camp in order to
provide publicly funded child care
Child Care Center
Staff Orientation Training
This ODJFS
created staff orientation training provides information on child care licensing
rules for child care staff members. The training must be completed within 30
days of starting employment at the center as a child care staff member. This
training or the Pre-Licensing Training for Child Care Centers are the only
trainings available that meet the center requirements for completion of the
staff orientation outlined in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC).
The training
covers the following Child Care and Development Block Grant required topics and
OAC requirements:
- prevention and control of infectious diseases including
immunization requirements
- prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe
sleep practices
- medication policies
- prevention and responses to emergencies due to food and allergic
reactions
- building and physical premises safety including identification of
and protection from hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic
- child management techniques including shaken baby syndrome,
prevention of abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment
- emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies
including evacuation, relocation, shelter in-place, communication,
reunification with families, continuation of operation and accommodation of
infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic
medical conditions
- handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate
disposal of bio-contaminants
- field/routine trip and transportation safety
- required training timelines for First Aid, CPR, and child abuse
and neglect
- child development
- routines and responsibilities
- active supervision of children
- classroom routines and responsibilities
- parent information
Family Child Care
Staff Orientation Training
This ODJFS
created staff orientation training provides information on child care licensing
rules for child care staff members. The training must be completed within 30
days of starting employment at a family child care home as a child care staff
member. This training or the Pre-Licensing Training for Family Child Care
Providers are the only trainings available that meet the family child care home
requirements for completion of the staff orientation outlined in the Ohio
Administrative Code (OAC).
The training
covers the following Child Care and Development Block Grant required topics and
OAC requirements:
- prevention and control of infectious diseases including
immunization requirements
- prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe
sleep practices
- medication policies
- prevention and responses to emergencies due to food and allergic
reactions
- building and physical premises safety including identification of
and protection from hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic
- child management techniques including shaken baby syndrome,
prevention of abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment
- emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies
including evacuation, relocation, shelter in-place, communication,
reunification with families, continuation of operation and accommodation of
infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic
medical conditions
- handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate
disposal of bio-contaminants
- field/routine trip and transportation safety
- required training timelines for First Aid, CPR, and child abuse
and neglect
- child development
- active supervision of children
- routines and responsibilities
- parent information
Pre-Certification
Training for an In-Home Aides
The
pre-certification training is required to be completed prior to submitting an
In-Home Aide application. The goal of
this series is to lay a solid foundation of child care knowledge from which you
can plan and build. You will also be given the necessary information to be
compliant with certification rules and inspections and recognize the role you
play in keeping children safe and healthy.
The
training covers the following Child Care and Development Block Grant required topics
and Ohio Administrative Code requirements:
- prevention and
control of infectious diseases including immunization requirements
- prevention of
sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe sleep practices
- medication
policies
- prevention and
responses to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions
- building and
physical premises safety including identification of and protection from
hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic
- child management
techniques including shaken baby syndrome, prevention of abusive head trauma,
and child maltreatment
- emergency
preparedness and response planning for emergencies including evacuation,
relocation, shelter in-place, communication, reunification with families,
continuation of operation and accommodation of infants and toddlers, children
with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions
- handling and
storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants
- field/routine
trip and transportation safety
- required training
timelines for First Aid, CPR, and child abuse and neglect
- child development
- active
supervision of children
- parent
information
Pre-Licensing
Training for Family Child Care Providers
The
pre-licensing training is required to be completed by all family child care
owners prior to submitting a licensing application. The goal of this training
is to lay a solid foundation of child care knowledge on which you can plan and
build your family child care home. Completion of this training meets the
requirement to complete the Family Child Care Staff Orientation Training.
Each
module covers topics that must be considered prior to beginning the process to
become a licensed program. This training contains the following modules: The Business
of Operating a Child Care Program; How to Apply to Become a Family Child Care Provider;
Family Child Care Home Staff Orientation Training and Licensing Rule Review;
Step Up To Quality; and Publicly Funded Child Care.
The
Staff Orientation Training module includes the following Child Care and Development
Block Grant required topics and Ohio Administrative Code requirements:
- prevention and
control of infectious diseases including immunization requirements
- prevention of
sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe sleep practices
- medication
policies
- prevention and
responses to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions
- building and
physical premises safety including identification of and protection from
hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic
- child management
techniques including shaken baby syndrome, prevention of abusive head trauma,
and child maltreatment
- emergency
preparedness and response planning for emergencies including evacuation,
relocation, shelter in-place, communication, reunification with families,
continuation of operation and accommodation of infants and toddlers, children
with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions
- handling and
storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants
- field/routine
trip and transportation safety
- required training
timelines for First Aid, CPR, and child abuse and neglect
- child development
- active
supervision of children
- routines and
responsibilities
- parent
information
Pre-Licensing
Training for Child Care Centers
The
pre-licensing training is required to be completed by all center child care
owners prior to submitting a licensing application. The goal of this training
is to lay a solid foundation of child care knowledge on which you can plan and
build your child care program. Completion of this training meets the
requirement to complete the Child Care Center Staff Orientation Training.
Each
module covers topics that must be considered prior to beginning the process to
become a licensed program. This training contains the following modules: The Business
of Operating a Child Care Program; How to Apply to Become a Child Care Center
Provider; Child Care Center Staff Orientation Training and Licensing Rule Review;
Step Up To Quality; and Publicly Funded Child Care.
The
Staff Orientation Training module includes the following Child Care and Development
Block Grant required topics and Ohio Administrative Code requirements:
- prevention and
control of infectious diseases including immunization requirements
- prevention of
sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe sleep practices
- medication
policies
- prevention and
responses to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions
- building and
physical premises safety including identification of and protection from
hazards, bodies of water and vehicular traffic
- child management
techniques including shaken baby syndrome, prevention of abusive head trauma,
and child maltreatment
- emergency
preparedness and response planning for emergencies including evacuation,
relocation, shelter in-place, communication, reunification with families,
continuation of operation and accommodation of infants and toddlers, children
with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions
- handling and
storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants
- field/routine
trip and transportation safety
- required training
timelines for First Aid, CPR, and child abuse and neglect
- child development
- active
supervision of children
- classroom
routines and responsibilities
- parent
information
ODJFS Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and
Prevention Training
As a professional working with
children, you are a strong advocate for children in your care and their families.
Early childhood professionals are mandated reporters of child maltreatment.
This ODJFS created training was developed to meet the training requirements
outlined in Chapters 5101:2-12, 5101:2-13, 5101:2-14, and 5101:2-18 of the Ohio
Administrative Code and meets the Child Care and Development Block Grant
requirements. Completion of this course
meets the staff training requirement for child abuse and neglect recognition
and prevention.
ODJFS Child Care
Transportation Training
This ODJFS
training must be completed for all child care center and family child care home
employees who transport children. This is the only training available that
meets the requirements for completion of transportation training outlined in
the Ohio Administrative Code. The training covers the following topics:
transportation rules; weekly inspection of vehicles; preparing to transport;
child safety restraints; loading and unloading children; evacuation procedures;
safety reminders; behavior management; moderate and serious risk non-compliances;
required and sample forms, and training requirements.