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CDSS Community Care LicensingCDPH Nutrition and Physical Activity BranchMonet Parham-LeeCDPH Immunization BranchLily HorngCDSS Technical Support ProgramWho it’s for
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The webinar was held September 24, 2024.Quarterly Provider Webinar September 24, 2024 | ✓ checked slide 1 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The agenda listed CDPH on immunizations and the Child Care Advocates & Technical Support Team on reporting requirements.California Department of Public Health: Immunizations • Child Care Advocates & Technical Support Team: Reporting Requirements | ✓ checked slide 7 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
PIN 24-08-CCP covers 2023 chaptered legislation affecting child care facilities.PIN 24-08-CCP: 2023 Chaptered Legislation Affecting Child Care Facilities | ✓ checked slide 8 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said PIN 24-08-CCP was issued May 30, 2024.PIN 24-08-CCP issued on May 30th, 2024, | ▶ 00:03:54 | as said Something wrong? |
SB 2 (Portantino), Chapter 249, Statutes of 2023, is about firearms.Senat e Bill (SB) 2 (Portantino), Chapter 249, Statutes of 2023 Firearms | ✓ checked slide 8 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said SB 2, effective January 1, 2024, covers parent notification and firearm storage for concealed carry license holders who run child care in their home.SB 2, effective January 1st, 2024, speaks to the parental notification and firearm storage requirements for anyone with a carry concealed weapon who also operates child care facility | ▶ 00:04:11 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said firearms may not be allowed or stored on the premises of a child care center.Firearms shall not be allowed on or stored on the premise of a child care center. | ▶ 00:05:04 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said family child care homes must keep firearms locked and inaccessible to children (or use trigger locks or remove the firing pin), with firing pins and ammunition locked separately.Family child care homes shall have firearms stored and locked such that they are inaccessible to children. In lieu of locked storage of firearms, the licensee may use trigger locks or remove the firing pin. Firing pins and ammunition shall be stored and locked separately from firearms. | ▶ 00:05:13 | as said See the rule Something wrong? |
The presenter said Title 22 §102417 (homes) and §101238 (centers) set the firearm safety standard and are not superseded by SB 2.Title 22 regulation section 102417 for family child care homes and 101238 for child care centers establish the standard for firearm safety | ▶ 00:04:40 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said a home provider with a firearm must notify clients that there is a firearm in the home.the child care provider notifies clients that there is a firearm in the home. | ▶ 00:06:22 | as said Something wrong? |
SB 114, Chapter 48, Statutes of 2023, is the education omnibus budget trailer bill.SB 114, Chapter 48, Statutes of 2023 E ducation Omnibus Budget Trailer Bill | ✓ checked slide 8 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said an Expanded Learning Opportunities program serving TK or kindergarten children must keep a ratio of no more than 10 to 1.ELO serving transitional kindergarten or kindergarten children shall maintain a child teacher ratio of no more than 10 to 1. | ▶ 00:08:34 | as said See the rule Something wrong? |
The presenter said an ELO may operate without a child care license under HSC §1596.792(h) and Education Code §46120 (captions: "1596 792H").may operate without obtaining a child care facility license pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1596 792H | ▶ 00:08:47 | as said See the rule Something wrong? |
SB 722 (Ochoa Bogh), Chapter 631, Statutes of 2023, covers plans of operation and Incidental Medical Services plans.S B 722 (Ochoa Bogh), Chapter 631, Statutes of 2023 C hild Care Facilities: Plans of Operation and Incidental Medical Services Plans | ✓ checked slide 8 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said a licensee who submits a completed IMS plan on the template form may enroll the child before the department approves the plan.A licensee who submits to the CDSS a completed incidental medical service plan using the template form may enroll a child prior to the department approval of the plan. | ▶ 00:11:24 | as said Something wrong? |
Water safety: never leave a pool unattended, check safety daily, inspect covers and fencing, always keep ratios, and empty wading pools after each use.Never leave a pool unattended • Safety check daily • Inspect covers and fencing • Always maintain ratios • Empty wading pools after each use | ✓ checked slide 9 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Best practice: bright or neon swimwear, and precautions year-round.Best Practice: • Bright or neon colored swimwear • Precautions year-round | ✓ checked slide 9 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The water safety slide cites PIN 24-08-CCLD.PIN 24-08-CCLD | ✓ checked slide 9 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said drowning can happen suddenly and silently in as little as 2 inches of water.Drowning can happen suddenly and silent even in areas with as little as 2 in of water. | ▶ 00:12:29 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said water safety applies to all bodies of water, including water play tables and standing water in buckets, even without a pool.Water safety requirements or measures is in place for all bodies of water, including water play tables and I forgot standing water buckets. | ▶ 00:13:36 | as said Something wrong? |
PIN 24-10-CCP covers child abuse prevention and awareness, with All County Letter 23-105 guidance on AB 2085.PIN 24-10-CCP All County Letter 23-105 guidance on Assembly Bill 2085 | ✓ checked slide 10 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
"Neglect" means negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child.“Neglect” negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child. | ✓ checked slide 10 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Childhelp National Hotline: 1-800-422-4453.Childhelp National Hotline 1-800-422-4453 | ✓ checked slide 10 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said many neglect cases are connected to poverty, such as a lack of housing, utilities, food, and medical and legal support.In many situations, neglect cases are connected to poverty, including a lack of housing, basic utilities, food, and medical and legal support. | ▶ 00:15:34 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said homes and centers must hold and document fire drills every 6 months and have a working smoke detector.Both family child care homes and child care centers must and document fire drills every 6 months and have a functioning smoke detector. | ▶ 00:18:05 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said Red Ribbon Week runs October 23 through October 31 every year.It takes place every year from October 23rd through October 31st. | ▶ 00:19:56 | as said Something wrong? |
Self-care tips for depression awareness: regular exercise, sleep, balanced meals, goals and priorities, and staying connected.Practice self-care: • Regular exercise • Make sleep a priority • Eat a good balance meal • Set goals & priorities • Stay connected | ✓ checked slide 13 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Awareness campaigns listed: Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, and Library Card Sign-Up.Hispanic Heritage Month • Native American Heritage Month • Library Card Sign-Up | ✓ checked slide 14 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
In 1984 the Legislature created the Child Care Advocate Program to link child care licensing and the community.In 1984, the State Legislature created the Child Care Advocate Program to provide a link between child care licensing and the community. | ✓ checked slide 15 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
For 40 years, Advocates have provided non-enforcement licensing education, training, technical assistance and support.For 40 years Advocates have been collaborating with child care partners to provide non- enforcement licensing education, training, technical assistance, and support. | ✓ checked slide 15 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The survey follow-up was presented by Monet Parham-Lee, M.P.H., of the CDPH Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch.Monet Parham-Lee, M.P .H.Health Education Consultant Center for Healthy Communities Nutrition and Physical Activity Branch | ✓ checked slide 16 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The nutrition and physical activity training survey was shared June 25, 2024, responses came in by July 19, 2024, and over 160 providers responded.Survey shared June 25, 2024 • Responses received by July 19, 2024 • Over 160 providers responded | ✓ checked slide 17 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Next: training on nutrition and physical activity for work with children birth to age 5, some in this webinar series and some as standalone events.Training opportunities focused on a variety of nutrition and physical activity topics for work with children birth to age 5 • Some during this webinar series, others as standalone events | ✓ checked slide 17 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said over 70% of respondents were family child care homes and roughly 26% were centers.Over 70% of respondents were from family child care homes, and thank you again for your responses, with roughly 26% being from centers. | ▶ 00:27:00 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said 73% of respondents wanted English events and 25% wanted Spanish access.73% of respondents want English events, with 25% wanting to have accessibility in Spanish | ▶ 00:28:10 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said the first mini training would be in the December webinar, on screen time guidelines and uses for screens.with the first mini training taking place in the December Child Care Webinar | ▶ 00:28:48 | as said Something wrong? |
Immunization updates were presented by Lily Horng, MD, Clinical Policy Section Chief, CDPH Immunization Branch.Lily Horng, MD Clinical Policy Section Chief California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch | ✓ checked slide 19 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, routine immunizations for young children dropped.During the COVID-19 pande mic, we saw a concerning drop in routine immunizations for young children. | ✓ checked slide 20 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
All children should get 2 doses of measles vaccine: dose 1 at 12-15 months, dose 2 at 4-6 years.All children should get 2 doses of measles vac cine: dose 1 at 12-15 months, dose 2 at 4-6 years. | ✓ checked slide 20 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Children need measles vaccination before traveling abroad, including an early dose at 6-11 months.Children need mea sles vaccination before traveling abroad, including an early dose at 6-11 months. | ✓ checked See the rule slide 20 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Among children, those under 5 have the highest hospitalization rates for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.Among children, those under 5 years of age have the highest rates of hospitalization for: • Influenza, • COVID- 19, and • Respiratory Syncytial Virus ( RSV). | ✓ checked slide 21 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines are not required for preschool or child care attendance.while flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines are not required for preschool or child care attendance | ▶ 00:33:05 | as said Something wrong? |
Nearly all children are infected with RSV by age 2.Nearly all children are infected with RSV by age 2. | ✓ checked slide 22 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
From October to March, nirsevimab is recommended for babies under 8 months if the mother was not vaccinated in pregnancy, and for 8-19 months at increased risk.From October to March, nirsevimab is recommended for babies: • Under 8 months old, if mother was not vaccinated during pregnancy • 8-19 months old who are at increased risk for severe RSV disease | ✓ checked slide 22 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Pregnant people should get the RSV vaccine Abrysvo at 32-36 weeks of pregnancy, from September to January.Pregnant people should receive the RSV vaccine Abrysvo between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy from September to January. | ✓ checked slide 22 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Adults 75 and older, and adults 60-74 at increased risk, should get one dose of RSV vaccine.All adults 75 years and older and adults 60-74 years at increased risk should receive one dose of RSV vaccine. | ✓ checked slide 22 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 and flu vaccine in fall 2024.Everyone 6 months and older should get an updated COVID-19 and influenza vaccine this fall. | ✓ checked slide 23 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Children 6 months to 4 years need at least 2 (Moderna) or 3 (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine doses.Children 6 months – 4 years need at least 2 (Moderna) or 3 (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine doses. | ✓ checked slide 23 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Children 6 months to 8 years getting a flu shot for the first time need 2 doses.Children 6 months – 8 years receiving a flu shot for the first time need 2 doses. | ✓ checked slide 23 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
All California pre-kindergarten sites must check immunizations for all new admissions at each age checkpoint.All California pre-k indergarten sites are required to check immunizations for all new admissions at each age checkpoint. | ✓ checked slide 24 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Immunization resources for child care staff are on the Shots for School website, including a pre-K guide, tools, training modules and a medical exemptions guide.Immunization resources for ch ild care staff can be found at the Shots for School website (www.cdph.ca.gov/shotsforschool) | ✓ checked slide 24 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said required pre-K immunizations cover polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, Hib, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, which causes whooping cough, as well as hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella | ▶ 00:37:40 | as said Something wrong? |
Child care center preschools with children ages 2-5 must report their enrollees' immunization status every year.Child care center preschools with children ages 2-5 year s must annually report the immunization status of their enrollees. | ✓ checked See the rule slide 25 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said the 2024 reporting deadline was Friday, December 13.this year's deadline is December 13th, Friday. So, Friday the 13th, easy to remember. | ▶ 00:39:03 | as said Something wrong? |
Check the reporting website, www.cairhub.cdph.ca.gov, for deadlines.Please check the reporting websi te for deadlines: www.cairhub.cdph.ca.gov | ✓ checked slide 25 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Reporting questions: [email protected]; general immunization questions: [email protected].Email: [email protected] • General immunization questions? Email: shot [email protected] | ✓ checked slide 25 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Local health departments can help with immunizations, local immunization and primary care services, and vaccine-preventable disease information.LHDs can help with immunizations, information about local immunization and primary care services, and information about vaccine-preventable diseases. | ✓ checked slide 26 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
ShotsforSchool.org has parent handouts on required immunizations for pre-K/child care and school entry in many languages.Found on ShotsforSchool.org: • Required Immunizations for Pre-Kindergarten / Child Care | ✓ checked slide 27 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Make initial contact with the regional office within 24 hours of an unusual incident.Initial contact to Regional Office made within 24 hours. | ✓ checked slide 29 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
You can call the Officer of the Day, or call or email your Licensing Program Analyst.Call Officer of the Day • Call Licensing Program Analyst • Email Licensing Program Analyst | ✓ checked slide 29 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Send LIC 624 (centers) or LIC 624B (family child care homes) to the regional office within 7 days.LIC 624 (Child Care Center) or LIC 624B (Family Child Care Home) sent to Regional Office within 7 days. | ✓ checked slide 29 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Reportable incidents include the death of any child, a child left unattended, and an injury that required medical attention.Death of any child • Child left unattended • Injury that required medical attention | ✓ checked slide 30 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Also reportable: unusual incidents or absences that threaten a child's health or safety, suspected abuse, epidemic outbreaks, poisonings, catastrophes, and fires or explosions.Unusual incident or child absence that threatens the physical or emotional health or safety of any child • Suspected abuse of any child • Epidemic outbreaks • Poisonings • Catastrophes • Fires or explosions | ✓ checked slide 30 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said the report form should never say "unknown"; the 7 days are to gather complete information.It should never say unknown on any part of the document. | ▶ 00:43:46 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said an unreported incident that later draws a complaint could bring a citation for the incident and another for not reporting.the provider could potentially receive a citation for the incident and a citation for not reporting it. | ▶ 00:44:42 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said an injury must be reported if the parent decides to seek medical care, even if the provider thought it minor.it still must be reported if the parent decides to seek medical care. | ▶ 00:45:57 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said suspected abuse must be reported to CPS and licensing.If you suspect a child is a victim of abuse, you must report it to CPS and licensing. | ▶ 00:47:04 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter gave flu, hand-foot-and-mouth, lice and COVID as examples of epidemic outbreaks.Some examples of an epidemic outbreak include flu, hand, foot, mouth, lice, and COVID. | ▶ 00:47:18 | as said Something wrong? |
Scenario: a child hurts a wrist and the parent takes them to urgent care. Reportable: the parent sought medical attention.Yes, the parent sought medical attention. | ✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Scenario: a child is left on the playground when the class goes inside. Reportable: the child was left unattended.Yes, the child was left unattended. | ✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Scenario: staff drag a child having a tantrum away from a play area. Reportable: a personal rights violation.Yes, personal rights violation. | ✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Scenario: a fire in a family child care home forces an evacuation. Reportable: an unusual circumstance in a facility.Yes, it is an unusual circumstance that occurred in a facility. | ✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Centers must report a change of director within 10 days, structural changes, and organizational or operational changes.Change of Director within 10 days • Structural changes to the facility • Organizational or operational changes | ✓ checked slide 32 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Family child care homes must report changes in adults living or working in the home, and changes to off-limit areas.Change of adults living or working in the home • Change to off limit areas | ✓ checked slide 32 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said when a home licensee's own child turns 18, they have 30 days to get a fingerprint clearance.if the licensee's own child turns 18, they now have 30 days to obtain a a fingerprint clearance. | ▶ 00:48:30 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said to notify your LPA or regional office if you change your operating hours.if you change your operating hours, you must notify your LPA or RO. | ▶ 00:48:24 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter said to notify your LPA before using an off-limits area for children, so it can be inspected and a new facility sketch obtained.your LPA must be notified so they can inspect the space for health and safety reasons and obtain a new facility sketch. | ▶ 00:48:52 | as said Something wrong? |
The presenter suggested checking that menus, parents' rights, any center waivers and the emergency disaster plan are posted.Make sure you have all items posted including menus, parents' rights, any granted waivers for a center, and the emergency disaster plan. | ▶ 00:53:06 | as said Something wrong? |
Keep your contact information current with your local regional office.Keep your Contact Information Current Contact your Local Regional Office | ✓ checked slide 33 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Licensing updates come through Provider Information Notices; sign up via Receive Important Updates on the CDSS site.Licensing Updates: Provider Information Notices CDSS Receive Important Updates | ✓ checked See the rule slide 34 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The next provider webinar was Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, December 10, 2024 From 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | ✓ checked slide 35 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Registration for licensing webinars is announced through PINs.Register for Child Care Licensing Webinars through Provider Information Notices (PINs) | ✓ checked slide 35 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
On-demand webinars include Child Care Licensing Webinars, Ask the Advocates, Lead, Regulatory Compliance tips, Safe Sleep Regulations and Plans of Correction.Webinars Available on Demand • Child Care Licensing Webinars • Ask the Advocates • Lead and Licensed Child Care Facilities | ✓ checked slide 36 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The slides ask attendees to take a survey that guides future webinars.Your feedback guides the Child Care Advocate and Child Care Program in developing and delivering future webinars. | ✓ checked slide 37 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
Questions: Child Care Advocate Program ([email protected]) or Child Care Assistance at (800) 543-7793.Child Care Advocate Program [email protected] Child Care Assistance (800) 543-7793 | ✓ checked slide 38 Stated on the official slides Something wrong? | |
The presenter said SB 114 took effect July 10, 2023 and amended Education Code section 46120 on Expanded Learning Opportunities programs.As effective July 10th, 2023, SB 114 amended Education Code | ▶ 00:07:46 | as said Something wrong? |