# Child Care Provider Webinar, June 2024 (Q2) Hosted by: CDSS Community Care Licensing (https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing) Presented by: CDSS Community Care Licensing, Office of the California Surgeon General, The Arc of California Date: 2024-06-25 · Length: 1:00:18 Web page: https://childcare.support/t/cdss-2024-q2/ NOTE: Presented June 2024. Rules and deadlines may have changed since; check Rules & laws for the current version. ## What it is The state licensing office's June 2024 quarterly webinar: inspection frequency, Everbridge emergency alerts, a free trauma-informed training, and drowning risk for children with disabilities. ## 3 things to know - PIN 24-03-CCP: facilities are inspected at least every three years, 30 percent are picked at random, and some get yearly visits. [presenter said at 00:05:32, not independently confirmed] - Answer Everbridge emergency alerts as instructed; alerts that ask for a reply are used when there are evacuation orders. [presenter said at 00:07:59, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:08:14, not independently confirmed] - Children with autism are 160 times likelier to drown (2017 study); 70-80% of child drownings happen in backyard pools. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=27] ## What to do - Respond to Everbridge emergency notifications as instructed, especially ones asking for a reply during evacuation orders. [presenter said at 00:07:59, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:08:14, not independently confirmed] - Keep your contact information current with your regional office so alerts and notices reach you. [presenter said at 00:55:15, not independently confirmed] - Consider the free Safe Spaces online training (2 hours, self-paced, with CE/CME) at Training.ACEsAware.org. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=20] - After any near-drowning, watch the child closely for 24 hours and tell parents to go to the emergency room if coughing or breathing trouble continues. [presenter said at 00:39:13, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:39:19, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:39:35, not independently confirmed] - Sign up for PIN emails, and sign up again if you have not received any lately. [presenter said at 00:56:27, not independently confirmed] ## What's new - PIN 24-03-CCP clarifies inspections: every licensed facility at least once every three years, with 30 percent chosen at random. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=9] - PIN 24-06-CCLD: Everbridge emergency notifications now come in two types, ones that ask for a response and ones that are informational only. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=9] - PIN 24-06-CCP announces the Child Care Program's Centralized Application Bureau (CAB), a central contact for child care center applicants. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=10] - PIN 24-08-CCP lists the 2023 laws affecting child care facilities and how they are carried out. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=10] ## Welcome and agenda - The second quarterly provider webinar of 2024 was held June 25, 2024. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=1] - Guest topics: Safe Spaces trauma-informed training from the Office of the California Surgeon General, and water safety and drowning prevention from The Arc California. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=7] ## 40 years of the Child Care Advocate Program - SB 1754 (1984) created the Child Day Care Facilities Act and the Child Care Advocates Program. For 40 years Advocates have given non-enforcement education, training and technical assistance. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=8] ## New notices (PINs) - PIN 24-03-CCP: licensed facilities are inspected at least once every three years, and 30 percent are chosen at random. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=9] - The presenter said facilities on probation, under a compliance plan, with an accusation pending, or needing a check that an excluded person has left get yearly inspections, and unannounced visits reach at least 30% of the rest, homes and centers alike. [presenter said at 00:05:32, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:06:05, not independently confirmed] - The presenter suggested preparing for any inspection with the CARE self-assessment tools on the licensing website. [presenter said at 00:06:22, not independently confirmed] - PIN 24-06-CCLD: CDSS uses Everbridge to alert licensees to disasters and emergencies. Some alerts ask for a response (the presenter said these are for evacuation orders) and some are informational. [presenter said at 00:07:59, not independently confirmed] - The presenter said alerts can come by email, automated call or text, and staff will keep trying until you respond as instructed. [presenter said at 00:07:38, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:08:14, not independently confirmed] - PIN 24-06-CCP: the new Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) is the central contact for child care center applicants and community partners. The presenter said you still work with your regional office. [presenter said at 00:09:21, not independently confirmed] - PIN 24-08-CCP lists 2023 laws affecting child care facilities and how they are implemented. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=10] ## Awareness campaigns and serving children with disabilities - Campaigns listed: Pride Month and Juneteenth, the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, and National Immunization Awareness Month (August, the presenter said). [presenter said at 00:12:45, not independently confirmed] - The presenter said providers are obligated under the ADA to serve children with disabilities, including by creating an Incidental Medical Services plan, and pointed to PIN 22-02-CCP for guidance. [presenter said at 00:12:05, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:12:28, not independently confirmed] ## Nutrition and physical activity training survey (CDPH) - CDPH, with CDSS, plans training on nutrition and breastfeeding, physical activity, screen time limits, farm to ECE and gardens, and outdoor learning. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=12] - Providers were asked to take a short survey (the presenter said 12 questions) on their training needs; contact Monet Parham-Lee at CDPH with questions. [presenter said at 00:14:23, not independently confirmed] ## Safe Spaces: trauma-informed practice (Office of the California Surgeon General) - Stress and trauma can affect a child's health, development and learning, showing up as low engagement, absences, and learning or behavior problems. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=15; ✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=16] - People who work with children can help them feel seen and cared for. The presenter said human connection with a caring adult is the number one protective factor. [presenter said at 00:20:01, not independently confirmed] - Safe Spaces is free online at Training.ACEsAware.org: 2 hours, self-paced, with versions for three age groups and CE/CME credit. [presenter said at 00:23:49, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:24:19, not independently confirmed] - The presenter said it is part of California's $4.7 billion Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. [presenter said at 00:21:22, not independently confirmed] - Lessons include recognizing stress responses, regulate-relate-reason, and adult self-regulation: pause, notice, name. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=21] ## Drowning prevention for children with disabilities (The Arc of California) - The Arc promotes the rights and full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=26] - Children with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than neurotypical peers (2017 Columbia University study). Half of children with autism wander, and nearly all gravitate to water. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=27] - 70-80% of childhood drownings happen in backyard swimming pools. The presenter said drowning can happen in just a foot of water. [presenter said at 00:45:00, not independently confirmed] - Near-drowning survivors often have lifelong disabilities. The presenter said to watch the child closely for 24 hours and go to the emergency room right away for coughing or trouble breathing, and to make sure parents know this. [presenter said at 00:39:13, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:39:19, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:39:35, not independently confirmed] - The presenter suggested having all staff CPR-certified through the same organization so everyone responds the same way. [presenter said at 00:42:40, not independently confirmed] - The Department of Developmental Services has free "drowning is silent" posters in several languages. [presenter said at 00:44:25, not independently confirmed] - The presenter said there are 21 Regional Centers; clients may get social recreation services, including swim lessons. He urged providers to refer children with possible delays for assessment. [presenter said at 00:47:40, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:48:13, not independently confirmed; presenter said at 00:49:06, not independently confirmed] - The facilitator said licensing is very serious about keeping bodies of water inaccessible to children. [presenter said at 00:53:25, not independently confirmed] ## Inclusion strategies - Create activities where children share who they are and their culture, and provide books, dolls and toys that show diverse backgrounds, abilities and religions. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=31] ## Reminders and upcoming webinars - Tell your licensing analyst or regional office about changes to your phone, email, location, operations or physical plan. [presenter said at 00:55:15, not independently confirmed] - Sign up for PIN emails through Receive Important Updates. The presenter said to sign up again if you have received nothing in the last 10 days or so. [presenter said at 00:56:27, not independently confirmed] - The remaining 2024 webinars were September 24 and December 10, 2024, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (both now past). Registration is announced through PINs. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=34] - Past webinars are available on demand, including Ask the Advocates, Lead, Safe Sleep Regulations and Plans of Correction. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=35] - Take the webinar survey; questions go to your regional office, the Child Care Advocate Program, or Child Care Assistance at (800) 543-7793. [✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=36; ✓ official source: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf#page=37] ## Sources - Official slides (English): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24.pdf - Official slides in Chinese (Traditional): https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24-zh.pdf - Official slides in Spanish: https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/CCP%20Documents/ccp-webinar-june-24-es.pdf - Official recording (YouTube): https://youtu.be/-6bZnA2RcKY Independent notes, not an official record of any agency, host or presenter. Check official sources before acting.