Second Health and Safety Training for ECCE Personnel

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is inviting all Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) staff and operators to register for the upcoming Health and Safety Training and Certification for ECCE staff and operators scheduled for April 14, 2026.

This session marks the second training being offered since the certification became mandatory on October 1, 2025, for individuals working in any ECCE center. The training initiative aims to strengthen safety awareness and promote best practices in health and environmental safety across educational facilities for young children.

Participants will receive instruction on essential workplace health, hygiene and safety practices, helping to ensure safer environments for children, staff, and visitors within the school compounds.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive certification that is valid for three (3) years, and persons. Failure to comply with this DEH requirement may result in individuals not being permitted to operate/work in these facilities.

The training runs from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the George Town Public Library (Historic), Ground Floor.  Parking is extremely limited at the George Town Library. Options for parking include carpooling/busing or being drop off.  Parking is also available off Elgin Avenue across from the Government Administration Building, in the Government Administration Building Visitors parking. Attendees can park and enjoy a short walk to the library.

Registration is mandatory and space is limited to 40 participants. Interested individuals are encouraged to register early to secure their place by contacting the DEH's office at 949-6696, or email us at dehcustomerservice@gov.ky. A registration fee of $15 per person, covering all materials, should be paid at the DEH Grand Cayman office, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. A copy of the receipt submitted to the DEH office.

The DEH and the Ministry of Education continue to work together to ensure that all personnel operating within ECCE environments are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain safe and healthy facilities.

For additional information, please contact the DEH Grand Cayman office at 949-6696, email us at dehcustomerservice@gov.ky, visit the DEH's website at www.gov.ky/deh or message our Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3LEK55q