The Department of Human Services, Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services, will host an orientation for childcare providers and parents on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Herbert Grigg Home for the Aged on St. Croix and on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Head Start Sugar Estate Complex on St. Thomas Orientations will begin at 6 p.m.
The meeting will focus on health and safety topics related to the newly-revised Licensing Rules and Regulations, dated April 1, 2011, as well as educational topics related to early guidelines trainings and resources for children with special needs. There will be a special presentation on the subsidy voucher and eligibility process, and the proposed subsidy for children with special needs.
This meeting is mandatory for all child care facility directors.