Nebraska Childcare Licensing
Nebraska Childcare Training Hour Requirements (2026)
Nebraska childcare staff must complete both pre-service (orientation) training before working with children and ongoing annual training each year. Each licensee/staff member providing direct care (not including substitutes or volunteers) must obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually, reduced to six clock hours annually for staff who work 20 hours or less per week (391 NAC 1-006.04E for family child care homes and 391 NAC 3-006.10D for centers).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamNebraska Training Hour Requirements: The Specifics
Before a Family Child Care Home I provisional license is issued, the applicant must complete a two-hour orientation training provided by the Department plus CPR and First Aid training
391 NAC 1-006.04A and 391 NAC 3-006.10A
child care center staff and volunteers must be provided orientation prior to having direct responsibility for the care of children (391 NAC 1-006.04A and 391 NAC 3-006.10A).
391 NAC 1-006.04A and 391 NAC 3-006.10A
Each licensee/staff member providing direct care (not including substitutes or volunteers) must obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually, reduced to six clock hours annually for staff who work 20 hours or less per week (391 NAC 1-006.04E for family child care homes and 391 NAC 3-006.10D for centers).
391 NAC 1-006.04E for family child care homes and 391 NAC 3-006.10D for centers
Nebraska Training Hour Requirements at a Glance
| Pre-service training | Before a Family Child Care Home I provisional license is issued, the applicant must complete a two-hour orientation training provided by the Department plus CPR and First Aid training; child care center staff and volunteers must be provided orientation prior to having direct responsibility for the care of children (391 NAC 1-006.04A and 391 NAC 3-006.10A). |
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| Annual training | Each licensee/staff member providing direct care (not including substitutes or volunteers) must obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually, reduced to six clock hours annually for staff who work 20 hours or less per week (391 NAC 1-006.04E for family child care homes and 391 NAC 3-006.10D for centers). |
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Nebraska Training Hour Requirements: Frequently Asked Questions
How many pre-service training hours does Nebraska require?
Before a Family Child Care Home I provisional license is issued, the applicant must complete a two-hour orientation training provided by the Department plus CPR and First Aid training; child care center staff and volunteers must be provided orientation prior to having direct responsibility for the care of children (391 NAC 1-006.04A and 391 NAC 3-006.10A).
How many annual training hours does Nebraska require?
Each licensee/staff member providing direct care (not including substitutes or volunteers) must obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually, reduced to six clock hours annually for staff who work 20 hours or less per week (391 NAC 1-006.04E for family child care homes and 391 NAC 3-006.10D for centers).
Does CPR/First Aid count toward Nebraska training hours?
States differ on whether CPR and First Aid certification counts toward required training hours. Confirm with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit - Children's Services Licensing (Child Care Centers) before relying on it for your annual total.
Nebraska childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Nebraska administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit - Children's Services Licensing (Child Care Centers) before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.