Level 1 Credential is not renewable. Trainers at this level should apply for a higher level during the three years the credential is active.

Level 2-4 credential holders must obtain a total of 30 clock hours of training during the three years their credential is current to be eligible for renewal. Of these 30 hours, 8 hours must be obtained in Early Care and Education, 7 hours obtained in how to train other adults, and 15 hours from other related professional licensure, certification, credential or any of the two options above. All training hours must be pertinent to Early Care and Education. Trainers must submit an application 30 days prior to the expiration date of their credential. Reference Tip Sheet - Renew or Update Trainers Credential Online.

A Level 5 Trainer must submit an application 30 days prior to the expiration date of their credential. Reference Tip Sheet - Renew or Update Trainers Credential Online.

Specialty Trainers must submit an application 30 days prior to the expiration date of their credential. Specialty Trainers should also include a current license, certification, credential, or specialized training certificates. Reference Tip Sheet - Renew or Update Trainers Credential Online.

To renew online, login to your ECE-TRIS account and click on Trainer Credential Applications. Complete the application and upload all supporting documentation. Reference Tip Sheet - Renew or Update Trainers Credential Online.

As a credentialed trainer, it is your responsibility to ensure all training session information is entered into ECE-TRIS. When collaborating with an agency that provides data entry assistance, it is important for you to ensure the Maintenance of Record requirement is met.

Training information must be entered within ten (10) calendar days of the training, once complete documents must be submitted to ECE-TRIS. The trainer/agency must retain physical records for at least three (3) years.

ECE-TRIS is part of the Training Resource Center at Eastern Kentucky University. Mailing address: ECE-TRIS, 133 Stratton Bldg., 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY 40475 Phone: (859) 622-8811 or 877-312-8747 E-mail: ecetris@eku.edu Web Address: https://tris.eku.edu/ece 

According to 922 KAR 2:240 Section 15. Revocation of Credential. (1) The cabinet shall revoke a Kentucky Early Care and Education Trainer’s Credential from a trainer who: (a) Falsifies a record; (b) Fails to comply with the requirements as specified in Section 11 or 12 of this administrative regulation; or (c) Does not preserve the confidentiality of training and trainee records. (2) An individual whose credential has been revoked may: (a) Request a hearing as specified in 922 KAR 1:320; or (b) Reapply after a two (2) year period for a Kentucky Early Care and Education Trainer’s Credential.

Read Policy Clarification Trainer Credential Expiration.

Read Policy Clarification Timeliness of Data Entry

Read Policy Clarification on use of Guest Speaker

The Early Care and Education Trainer Regulation is in 922 KAR 2:240 and can be accessed online.