# Child Care Provider Webinar, 2023 Q2

Hosted by: CDSS Community Care Licensing (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing)
Presented by: CDSS Community Care Licensing, Child Care Law Center
Date: 2023-06-27 · Length: 1:07:28
Web page: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2023-q2/

NOTE: Presented June 2023. Rules and deadlines may have changed since; check Rules & laws for the current version.

## What it is
The state licensing office's June 2023 quarterly webinar: licensing updates, summer safety reminders, and disability rights and medication in child care.

## 3 things to know
- Programs can't turn away a child just because of a disability or a disability-related need for medication.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=17; ✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=20; ✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=21]
- Before giving medication, have an Incidental Medical Services plan approved by your licensing analyst (see PIN 22-02-CCP). See What to do for a later update on SB 722.  [presenter said at 00:30:52, not independently confirmed]
- Never leave children in a parked vehicle. An open window is not enough.  [presenter said at 00:15:59, not independently confirmed]

## What to do
- Before accepting or giving medication, submit an Incidental Medical Services plan to your licensing analyst for approval. PIN 22-02-CCP explains how.  [presenter said at 00:30:52, not independently confirmed]
- Later update, not from this webinar: a CDSS presenter said in December 2024 that under SB 722 (from January 1, 2025), a licensee who submits a completed IMS plan on CDSS's template may enroll the child before approval (not independently confirmed).
- Review your written disaster plan: staff names and roles, evacuation site addresses, and your reunification plan for parents.  [presenter said at 00:10:52, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:11:31, not independently confirmed] [coming January 1, 2027: the emergency and disaster plan must meet Health & Safety Code §1596.868 and be reviewed every year, staff and volunteers must be trained on it, and practice drills must be held at least quarterly (PIN 26-11-CCP, checked 2026-09-29).]
- Talk with your licensing analyst before any plan to use a pool, and check that pool gates self-close and self-latch.  [presenter said at 00:22:03, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:21:39, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:22:30, not independently confirmed]
- Centers: to apply for lead testing funding, complete the Eligibility Form in the Provider Portal (PIN 21-04-CCP).  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=5]

## What's new
- AB 605 single license: Phase One (new center applications only) was with the Office of Administrative Law. Phase Two, moving all existing centers to a single license, was planned to begin January 2024.  [presenter said at 00:05:40, not independently confirmed]
- PIN 23-08-CCLD updated the clearance and exemption transfer forms (LIC 9182, LIC 9188). The presenter said the LIC 508 criminal record statement is discontinued.  [presenter said at 00:10:00, not independently confirmed]
- CDPH launched the School and Child Care Roster Lookup (SCRL) so providers can check whether a child meets immunization requirements.  [presenter said at 00:27:48, not independently confirmed]

## Welcome and agenda
- Quarter Two webinar, held June 27, 2023, in English, Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=1; ✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=3]

## Lead testing funding for child care centers
- Funding is available to test center drinking water for lead and fix contamination (PIN 21-04-CCP). Apply through the Eligibility Form in the Provider Portal.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=5]
- The presenter said the lead testing requirement applies only to centers, not family child care homes.  [presenter said at 00:03:43, not independently confirmed]

## Update on AB 605 (single license)
- AB 605, chaptered in 2018, creates a single child care center license. Phase One covers new applications only; its public hearing ended September 12, 2022, and the package (ORD No. 1121-05) was with the Office of Administrative Law.  [presenter said at 00:04:31, not independently confirmed]
- Phase Two moves all existing centers to a single license, planned to begin January 2024. The presenter said each center would transition on its license anniversary date.  [presenter said at 00:05:40, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:06:13, not independently confirmed]
- To help revise Phase Two regulations, write to the policy mailbox.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=6]

## New notices (PINs)
- PIN 23-06-CCP warns about brightly colored "rainbow" fentanyl. It also reminds providers to keep prescription medication out of reach and check play spaces daily.  [presenter said at 00:08:18, not independently confirmed]
- PIN 23-07-CCLD announces Guardian training webinars for licensees and providers.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=7]
- PIN 23-08-CCLD updates the clearance and exemption transfer forms. The presenter said transfers often avoid a repeat Live Scan, and the LIC 508 criminal record statement is discontinued.  [presenter said at 00:09:41, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:10:00, not independently confirmed]

## Disaster preparedness
- You must have a written disaster plan and hold disaster drills. The presenter said the plan lists staff names and roles and evacuation site addresses.  [presenter said at 00:10:52, not independently confirmed] [coming January 1, 2027: the emergency and disaster plan must meet Health & Safety Code §1596.868 and be reviewed every year, staff and volunteers must be trained on it, and practice drills must be held at least quarterly (PIN 26-11-CCP, checked 2026-09-29).]
- Share your evacuation and reunification plan with parents, and keep three to five days of essential supplies.  [presenter said at 00:11:31, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:11:48, not independently confirmed]
- UC San Francisco's Guide to Plan for Emergencies and Disasters walks you through writing a plan.  [presenter said at 00:12:20, not independently confirmed]

## Extreme heat and children in cars
- Keep children hydrated without sugary drinks, use SPF 15 or higher sunscreen, and schedule outdoor time carefully. Play equipment such as slides can get hot enough to burn.  [presenter said at 00:15:39, not independently confirmed]
- Never leave children in a parked vehicle; an open window is not enough. The presenter cited Title 22 and Senate Bill 855, and said car temperatures can rise 20 degrees in 10 minutes.  [presenter said at 00:15:59, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:16:07, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:16:29, not independently confirmed]
- July 31 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day.  [presenter said at 00:17:56, not independently confirmed]

## Fireworks safety
- Per the CDC, 7 of every 100 people injured by fireworks are hospitalized, and about 40% of those injured are children under 14.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=10]
- "Safe and Sane" fireworks are permitted in some communities; the presenter said about 300 California communities allow them.  [presenter said at 00:20:04, not independently confirmed]

## Water safety
- Bodies of water must be inaccessible to children. Talk to your analyst before any plan to use a pool, and test that gates self-close and self-latch.  [presenter said at 00:22:03, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:21:39, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:22:30, not independently confirmed]
- Per the CDC, drowning kills more children ages 1 to 4 than any other cause, and is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for ages 5 to 14.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=11]

## Provider well-being
- Take care of your own health. The Child Care Technical Assistance Network has free self-care resources.

## Immunization lookup (SCRL)
- CDPH's new School and Child Care Roster Lookup (SCRL) lets providers check a child's immunization status. It shows only whether the child meets entry requirements.  [presenter said at 00:27:48, not independently confirmed]

## Incidental Medical Services plan
- Incidental medical services include inhaled medications, epinephrine auto-injectors, insulin shots, blood glucose monitoring and G-tube feeding. A plan is required when you provide them.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=14] [current rule: AB 150 widened “epinephrine auto-injector” to include other epinephrine delivery systems the FDA approves for general use, not only auto-injectors (PIN 26-11-CCP, checked 2026-09-29).]
- The presenter said your plan covers medication types, storage, who gives it, training and documentation, and must be approved by your analyst before you accept or give medication.  [presenter said at 00:29:31, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:30:52, not independently confirmed]
- Return expired medication to the family and store medication out of children's reach. PIN 22-02-CCP has the guidance.  [presenter said at 00:31:04, not independently confirmed]

## Disability rights in child care (Child Care Law Center)
- The ADA (1990) and California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and Disabled Persons Act protect people with disabilities in child care. The ADA covers almost all centers and family child care homes.  [presenter said at 00:33:21, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:33:32, not independently confirmed]
- The ADA protects 3 groups: people with an impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, people with a history of one, and people seen as having one.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=16]
- Programs must assess each child individually, not exclude children automatically, and use a balancing test for accommodation requests.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=17]
- Children with disabilities have the right to the most integrated setting, mainstream programs, and reasonable accommodation.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=18]
- The 3 types of accommodation are policy changes, auxiliary aids and services, and removing physical barriers. They are not required if they would fundamentally alter the program, cause undue burden, or are not readily achievable.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=19]
- Examples of discrimination include automatic exclusion and charging extra fees because of a disability.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=20]

## Giving medication in child care
- Providers can't exclude a child just for a disability-related medication need. Non-medical staff may give medication if they follow set procedures, including written authorization from the parent.  [presenter said at 00:57:10, not independently confirmed]
- All licensed providers must reasonably accommodate children who need medication, using an IMS plan made with the family and doctor. Title 22 §101226(e) covers handling medication.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=22; ✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=23]
- The Child Care Law Center gives legal information and training, but does not represent either side in provider-family disability disputes.  [presenter said at 01:01:43, not independently confirmed]

## Staying connected and upcoming webinars
- Tell your analyst or regional office when your contact details change, and sign up online for PINs and quarterly updates.  [presenter said at 01:04:08, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:06:58, not independently confirmed]
- The remaining 2023 webinars were September 26 and December 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (registration via PIN 22-30-CCP). Both dates have passed.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=28]
- Questions: Child Care Advocates email or Child Care Assistance line.  [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf#page=30]

## Sources
- Official slides (English): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023.pdf
- Official slides in Chinese (Traditional): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023-zh.pdf
- Official slides in Spanish: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/Q2-Deck-2023-es.pdf
- Official recording (YouTube): https://youtu.be/68eYaf6mbsw

Independent notes, not an official record of any agency, host or presenter. Check official sources before acting.