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Child Care Provider Webinar, 2025 Q4

2025-12-09Quarterly Provider Webinar59:57 long

Presented December 2025. Rules and deadlines may have changed since; check Rules & laws for the current version.

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The state licensing office's December 2025 quarterly webinar: new 2025 laws, CACFP food program data, infant mental health resources, center waivers, and top violations.

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CDSS Community Care Licensing

Presented by

CDSS Community Care LicensingCDSS Child and Adult Care Food ProgramCathy Hardin, Lourdes RoblesThe Children's PartnershipLiza DavisCDSS Centralized Application Branch

Who it’s for

Licensed family child care homes
Child care centers

3 things to know

Top 2024 violations included infant safe sleep: missing LIC 9227 plans and skipped 15-minute physical checks of sleeping infants.
Renew mandated reporter training every 2 years. It was a top-cited violation for both homes and centers in 2024.
Child care centers can request a waiver or exception to a regulation (not a statute); the alternative must meet its intent.

Do this

Update your facility's profile on MyChildCarePlan.org, or work with your local R&R, so families see current information.

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What to do

Update your facility's profile on MyChildCarePlan.org, or work with your local R&R, so families see current information.▶ 00:08:05
If your license was made inactive from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, the presenter said a new request to stay inactive must be received by October 1, 2026. (The May 1, 2026 deadline for earlier inactive licenses has passed.)October 1, 2026 (as said; confirm with your regional office)▶ 00:13:16
Ask families to review and update their emergency contact information.▶ 00:10:23
Avoid the most cited problems: keep LIC 9227 plans for infants up to 12 months, physically check sleeping infants every 15 minutes and log it, and renew mandated reporter training every 2 years.▶ 00:49:15
Tell your Licensing Program Analyst or regional office about changes to your phone, email, location, operation or physical plant.▶ 00:57:53

What’s new

MyChildCarePlan.org now lists all licensed child care providers in California, searchable by ZIP code, without home addresses or map locations for family child care homes (PIN 25-10-CCP).▶ 00:07:15
AB 495 (Family Preparedness Act of 2025) added HSC 1597.640. The Attorney General was to publish model policies by April 1, 2026 (now past). Licensees must ask families to update emergency contacts.▶ 00:09:35
SB 582 lets centers and homes closed by a declared disaster or emergency request inactive license status, and puts time limits on other inactive licenses.▶ 00:12:00

Session notes

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Welcome and professional growth hours

This was the last quarterly statewide webinar of 2025, held December 9, 2025.▶ 00:05:02
Attendance can count toward professional growth hours. Attend the live webinar from start to end to get a Zoom email certifying your presence.▶ 00:04:18

MyChildCarePlan.org (PIN 25-10-CCP)

MyChildCarePlan.org now lists all licensed providers in California, whether or not they take R&R referrals. Families can search by ZIP code and see licensing status.▶ 00:07:15
Home addresses and map locations of family child care homes are not shown, to protect providers' personal information.▶ 00:07:51
All licensed facilities are encouraged to update their profile or work with their local R&R.▶ 00:08:05

AB 495: Family Preparedness Act

AB 495 aims to give children at risk of family separation because of a parent's immigration status stable, legally recognized caregiving arrangements.✓ checked
It added HSC 1597.640, requiring the Attorney General to publish model policies by April 1, 2026 (now past). The presenter said licensees must adopt them or something equivalent and let families know how to get a copy.▶ 00:09:35
Licensees must ask families to review and update emergency contacts, naming someone who can pick up the child if parents are unavailable.▶ 00:10:23

SB 582: inactive licenses

Centers and homes that cannot operate because of destruction, damage or prolonged closure from a declared disaster or emergency may request inactive status (LIC 9211). The presenter said the request is due within 90 days, which CDSS may extend.▶ 00:12:00
Non-disaster inactive licenses now have time limits. The presenter said those made inactive on or before December 31, 2023 had to re-request by May 1, 2026 (now past), and those made inactive from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 must re-request by October 1, 2026.▶ 00:13:16

Other 2025 laws

Other laws listed for information: AB 753, AB 49, AB 144, AB 435, AB 752, AB 1264, SB 19, SB 98, SB 119 and SB 568. A PIN with more detail was coming.▶ 00:14:37
Sign up for the CDSS distribution list to get PINs by email.▶ 00:15:22

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

CACFP is a federal program that reimburses nutritious meals in care settings. Eligible centers, day care homes, afterschool programs, adult day care and emergency shelters can join.✓ checked
Its nutrition standards follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and its online courses are in English and Spanish.▶ 00:19:59
A national USDA study found children eat better on child care days at CACFP providers than on other days.▶ 00:22:38

CACFP by the numbers

From October 2023 through September 2024, 205,626,482 meals were served in California, and on average 785,496 participants a day ate CACFP-supported meals.✓ checked
FY 23-24 sites included 11,791 day care home providers, 5,530 afterschool sites, 4,287 child care centers, 307 adult day care centers and 28 emergency shelters. The presenter gave a total of 23,261 sites.▶ 00:25:05
The presenter said afterschool providers served over 75 million meals, day care homes over 54 million and centers over 44 million.▶ 00:25:56
In a CACFP satisfaction survey, over 65% found the application and renewal easy, and over 75% rated the Branch's response well.▶ 00:26:38
Materials come in six languages. A Stay Connected webinar was set for late January 2026 (now past).▶ 00:28:02

Infant and early childhood mental health (The Children's Partnership)

This part was provided by The Children's Partnership for information only; it is not a CDSS endorsement and does not change licensing obligations.✓ checked
Healthy mental development early in life is the foundation for learning, relationships and health. The speaker said 90% of brain development happens before age five.▶ 00:31:58
It is about forming secure relationships, managing emotions and exploring, not a diagnosis. Young children's distress is often missed unless adults know what to look for.▶ 00:33:07

Three things you can do

Build trusting relationships: be consistent, warm and predictable, and use "serve and return" interactions.✓ checked
Help children manage feelings: name emotions, model calming, and offer a cozy or quiet space.✓ checked
Partner with families: quick daily check-ins, respect cultural differences, and connect families to supports. And take care of yourself.✓ checked

Mental health resources

Fact sheets and toolkits are linked at allinforsafeschools.org.✓ checked
BrightLife Kids offers free coaching for children 0-12 and their families, paid by the State: no insurance or referral needed, and immigration status does not matter. See calhope.org.✓ checked
A support guide for immigrant parents covers self-care, children's mental health by age, Know Your Rights and safety planning. It was in English and Spanish only.▶ 00:41:53

Waivers and exceptions (child care centers)

Community Care Licensing cannot issue waivers for family child care homes; this applies to centers only.▶ 00:43:24
A waiver is a non-transferable written approval to meet a regulation's intent another way, for a facility-wide need. An exception does the same for a specific child or staff person and cannot be transferred.✓ checked
Send a written request on letterhead with supporting documents (pictures are OK), naming the regulation and your alternative. Only regulations, not statutes, can be waived.▶ 00:44:10
The alternative must meet the regulation's intent, not harm children's health, safety or rights, be approved before use, and not conflict with other laws. Licensing analysts explain the process but do not approve requests.▶ 00:45:29
A waiver request can delay a pending license. The presenter said waivers can take up to 30 days.▶ 00:46:50

Most cited deficiencies in 2024: family child care homes

Top three: operation of a home (Title 22 §102417), infant safe sleep (§102425), and mandated reporter training (HSC §1596.8662).✓ checked
Operation citations included no current disaster plan or fire drills every six months, dangerous items within reach, hazards like unscreened fireplaces, missing fire extinguishers or smoke detectors, and incomplete emergency cards.▶ 00:48:11Coming 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). current rule
Safe sleep citations included missing LIC 9227 plans for infants up to 12 months and not checking sleeping infants up to 24 months every 15 minutes. Mandated reporter citations were for not renewing every two years.▶ 00:49:15

Most cited deficiencies in 2024: centers

Preschool and school-age centers: mandated reporter training (renew every 2 years, proof on file), personnel requirements (Title 22 §101216), and lead exceedance (HSC §1597.16).▶ 00:50:15
Personnel citations involve staff health screenings, TB results, CPR and first aid records, and immunizations. The presenter said measles and pertussis proof is required and called flu "optional" (captions garbled).▶ 00:50:36Current rule: the flu vaccine is required each year for center staff and volunteers, but a person may decline it in writing; measles and pertussis are required (HSC §1596.7995). current rule
A lead exceedance is cited even if fixed, and testing is required every 5 years. Chemicals must be out of reach, on a high shelf or locked.▶ 00:51:15
Infant centers: sleeping infants must be watched by sight and sound at all times and physically checked every 15 minutes, and LIC 9227 plans kept up to date.▶ 00:52:11

Holiday tips and gratitude

Talk with families to learn which holidays, if any, they celebrate, and plan celebrations that include every family.✓ checked

Reminders

A survey of California child care centers on preventing infections, from Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA doctors, was planned for late January 2026 (now past) for center directors and teachers of children under 5.✓ checked
Tell your Licensing Program Analyst or regional office about changes to your phone, email, location, operation or physical plant.▶ 00:57:53
2026 statewide webinars: Tuesdays March 24, June 23, September 22 and December 8, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is announced through PINs.✓ checked ▶ 00:58:30
Questions: your regional office, the Child Care Advocate Program ([email protected]), or (800) 543-7793.✓ checked

Links and what’s next

MyChildCarePlan.org (PIN 25-10-CCP)▶ 00:07:02
Request for Inactive Child Care License Status (LIC 9211)
CDSS distribution list ("Receive Important Updates" on the CDSS homepage)▶ 00:15:22
CACFP operator pamphlet and family and participants brochure▶ 00:27:54
CACFP Stay Connected quarterly webinar registration (link shared in chat)▶ 00:27:54
All In for Safe Schools resources ▶ 00:38:02
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Factsheet for Parents▶ 00:38:02
BrightLife Kids (CalHOPE)▶ 00:39:10
Support guide for immigrant families (QR code on slide)▶ 00:40:45
2024 most commonly cited deficiencies (link shared in chat and on the CDSS website)▶ 00:47:38
Regional office contact information (link shared in chat)▶ 00:57:50
Webinar survey (QR code and chat link)▶ 00:58:51
Coming up: Deadline (as said): licensees made inactive from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 must send a new request to stay inactive, received by October 1, 2026.▶ 00:13:56
Coming up: Statewide provider webinar, Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is announced through PINs.

Where this comes from

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SlidesOfficial slides (English) added 2026-09-22
SlidesOfficial slides in Chinese (Traditional) added 2026-09-22
SlidesOfficial slides in Spanish added 2026-09-22
RecordingOfficial recording (YouTube) added 2026-09-22

Every fact and its source (102, 49 checked)

What was said	When	Checked?
The webinar was held December 9, 2025. Quarterly Provider Webinar December 9, 2025		✓ checked slide 1 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
This was the last quarterly webinar of 2025. excited to present our last quarterly webinar of 2025.	▶ 00:05:02	as said Something wrong?
Attending can count toward professional growth hours for Teacher permits or other educational requirements. Attendance at our webinars may be applied toward professional growth hours for Teacher permits or other educational requirements.		✓ checked slide 6 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Attending the live webinar from beginning to end gets you a Zoom email certifying attendance. If you attend a live webinar and stay from the beginning to a very end, you will receive a followup email through Zoom certifying your present.	▶ 00:04:18	as said Something wrong?
PIN 25-10-CCP: MyChildCarePlan.org lets families search licensed child care by ZIP code, licensees should update their profiles, and home addresses and map locations are not shown. PIN 25-10-CCP MyChildCarePlan.org • Broader access to information • Search for licensed child care facilities by zip code • Licensees to update profiles • MyChildCarePlan will not display home addresses or geo-mapping		✓ checked slide 8 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
MyChildCarePlan.org now lists all licensed child care providers in California, whether or not they take referrals from their local R&R. will now operate a comprehensive statewide database that gives families broader access to information for all licensed childcare providers in California regardless of their refer status or if they accept refers from their local RNRs.	▶ 00:07:15	as said Something wrong?
MyChildCarePlan.org does not show home addresses or map locations for family child care homes, to protect providers' personal information. will not display home addresses and geomapping for licensed family childare homes to safeguard personal information	▶ 00:07:51	as said Something wrong?
All licensed facilities are encouraged to update their MyChildCarePlan.org profile or work with their local R&R. All licensed child care facilities are encouraged to update their profile on my childcare plan.org or work with their local RNRs	▶ 00:08:05	as said Something wrong?
AB 495 creates the Family Preparedness Act of 2025, so children at risk of family separation because of a parent's immigration status have stable, legally recognized caregiving arrangements. Assembly Bill (AB) 495 (Rodriguez) Establishes the Family Preparedness Act of 2025; AB 495 designed to ensure that children facing the risk of family separation due to a parent’s immigration status have stable and legally recognized caregiving arrangements that protect their emotional and physical well-being.		✓ checked slide 9 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
AB 495 added HSC 1597.640, requiring the Attorney General to publish model policies by April 1, 2026. This bill added section 1597.640 to health and safety codes to require the office of attorney general to publish model policies by April 1st, 2026.	▶ 00:09:35	as said Something wrong?
The presenter said licensees must adopt the Attorney General's model policies or something equivalent (captions garbled; see uncertain). require that licency shall be required to adopt model policy polish published by the office of attorney general or something equivalent	▶ 00:09:58	as said Something wrong?
Licensees must ask parents or authorized representatives to review and update their emergency contact information as needed. Licences shall request parents or authorized representatives to review and update their emergency contact information as needed	▶ 00:10:23	as said Something wrong?
SB 582 (Chapter 546, Statutes of 2025) amends HSC 1596.8535 on inactive license status to match the rules for licensing during emergencies and disasters. Senate Bill (SB) 582, Chapter 546, Statutes of 2025 Licensing During Emergencies or Disasters; SB 582 amends HSC Section 1596.8535, which authorizes a child care facility to request inactive status to align with sections Health and Safety Code (HSC) pertaining to licensing during emergencies and disasters.		✓ checked slide 9 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
HSC 1596.8535 was also amended to put time limits on non-disaster inactive license status. Additionally, HSC Section 1596.8535 related to inactive license status for any other period of inactivity; non-disaster; at a child care facility was amended to impose time limitations on inactive license status.		✓ checked slide 9 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The form is LIC 9211, Request for Inactive Child Care License Status. LIC 9211 (9/21) Request for Inactive Child Care License Status		✓ checked slide 9 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Centers and homes may request inactive status if they cannot operate because of destruction, damage or prolonged closure from a declared disaster or emergency. The new law specify child care centers and family child care homes may request an inactive license status if the facility becomes nonoperational because of the destruction, damage or prolong closure due to declared disasters or emergency	▶ 00:12:00	as said Something wrong?
The presenter said the request is due within 90 days, which CDSS may extend. within 90 days. The 90 days timeline to request an inactive license status may be extended upon department approval.	▶ 00:12:28	as said Something wrong?
Licensees made inactive on or before December 31, 2023 who wanted to stay inactive had to submit a new request, received by May 1, 2026. require lency who are previously granted an inactive license status on or before December 1st th December 31st, 2023 to submit a request for inactive license status on a form approved by the department if they seek to extend the period of inactive activity. This request must receive no later than May 1st, 2026.	▶ 00:13:16	as said Something wrong?
Licensees made inactive from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 must submit a new request to stay inactive. require lency who were previously granted an inactive license status on or after January 1st, 2024 until December 31st, 2025 to submit a request for inactive license status on a form approved by the department.	▶ 00:13:56	as said Something wrong?
For that group, the request must be received by October 1, 2026. This request must receive no later than October 1st, 2026.	▶ 00:14:23	as said Something wrong?
Other 2025 laws listed for information: AB 753, AB 49, AB 144, AB 435, AB 752, AB 1264, SB 19, SB 98, SB 119 and SB 568. Assembly Bill (AB) 753 Child Care Teacher Requirements • AB 49 Schoolsites: immigration enforcement • AB 144 Budget Committee, Health Bill • AB 435 Vehicles: child passenger restraints • AB 752 Co-located Centers Ordinances • AB 1264 Pupil Nutrition: Prohibited Foods • Senate Bill (SB) 19 Crimes: threats • SB 98 Elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education: immigration enforcement notification • SB 119 Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review. Public social services trailer bill • SB 568 Epinephrine Delivery Systems: School Sites and Child Care Programs		✓ checked slide 10 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The other bills were listed for information only. The following assembly and senate bills are provided for information purpose only.	▶ 00:14:37	as said Something wrong?
A PIN with more details on these laws was coming. Again, there will be provider information notice, also known as PEN, soon available with more information regarding these laws.	▶ 00:15:05	as said Something wrong?
Providers can sign up for the CDSS distribution list to get PINs by email. You can keep current with licensing updates by registerings to be on our distribution list.	▶ 00:15:22	as said See the rule Something wrong?
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that reimburses nutritious meals served to infants, children and adults in care settings. The CACFP is a federal Child Nutrition Program that provides reimbursement for nutritious meals that are served to infants, children, and adults in care settings.		✓ checked slide 13 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Eligible child care centers, day care homes, afterschool programs, adult day care centers and emergency shelters can join and get reimbursed for some food costs. Eligible child care centers, adult day care centers, afterschool care centers, emergency shelters, and day care homes can participate in the CACFP and receive reimbursements to cover some of their food costs.		✓ checked slide 13 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
CACFP nutrition standards follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. standards in the CACF align with the dietary guidelines for Americans.	▶ 00:19:59	as said Something wrong?
CACFP online training courses are available in English and Spanish. all of those courses are available in both English and Spanish.	▶ 00:21:46	as said Something wrong?
A USDA study found children eat better on child care days at CACFP providers than on other days. overall children have better diets on the days when they are in child care than on the days that they're not.	▶ 00:22:38	as said Something wrong?
205,626,482 CACFP meals were served in California from October 2023 through September 2024. 205,626,482 Meals served across California from October 2023 through September 2024		✓ checked slide 16 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
On average, 785,496 participants eat CACFP-supported meals in care settings each day. 785,496 Average participants eat meals in care settings every day with the support of the CACFP		✓ checked slide 16 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
In FY 23-24, 11,791 day care home providers took part in CACFP. Day Care Home Providers 11,791		✓ checked slide 17 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
In FY 23-24 there were 5,530 afterschool CACFP sites. Afterschool Sites 5,530		✓ checked slide 17 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
In FY 23-24 there were 4,287 child care center CACFP sites. Childcare Centers 4,287		✓ checked slide 17 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
In FY 23-24 there were 28 emergency shelter and 307 adult day care CACFP sites. Emergency Shelters 28 Adult Day Care Centers 307		✓ checked slide 17 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The presenter said there were 23,261 CACFP sites in FY 23-24. So in fiscal year 23 24 we had a total of 23,261 sites.	▶ 00:25:05	as said Something wrong?
The presenter said afterschool providers served over 75 million meals, day care homes over 54 million, and child care centers over 44 million in FY 23-24. our afterchool CACFP providers served over 75 million meals and our day daycare home providers served over 54 million followed by our child care centers which provided over 44 million meals.	▶ 00:25:56	as said Something wrong?
Over 65% of survey respondents found the CACFP application and annual renewal easy to understand and access. 65%+ described application & annual renewal process as easy to understand and easy to access		✓ checked slide 19 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Over 75% described the CACFP Branch's response during education and training as timely, respectful and consistent. 75%+ described Branch response during education & training as timely, respectful, & consistent		✓ checked slide 19 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The presenter said over 75% of respondents rated their overall experience with the CACFP Branch good or excellent. over 75% of survey respondents indicated that their overall experience with the CACF branch was good or excellent	▶ 00:26:38	as said Something wrong?
The slide listed the next CACFP Stay Connected webinar on January 28, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Engage with us by registering for our next CACFP—Stay Connected Quarterly Webinar on January 28 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm		✓ checked slide 20 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The presenter said the next CACFP Stay Connected webinar would be January 29, 2026. the next one will be on January 29th, 2026.	▶ 00:28:40	as said Something wrong?
The CACFP operator pamphlet and family brochure are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Tagalog. which is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Tagalog	▶ 00:28:02	as said Something wrong?
The Children's Partnership provided this part for information only; it is not a CDSS endorsement and does not change licensees' legal obligations. This presentation and all referenced materials have been provided by The Children’s Partnership, a children’s advocacy and policy organization, for informational purposes only. The information does not imply an endorsement by CDSS or change the obligations of child care licensees under applicable laws.		✓ checked slide 23 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Healthy mental development in the first years sets the foundation for learning, relationships and even physical health. Healthy mental development in the first years of life sets the foundation for everything that follows — learning, relationships, even physical health.		✓ checked slide 25 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The speaker said 90% of brain development happens before age five. 90% of brain development happens before the age of five.	▶ 00:31:58	as said Something wrong?
The speaker said young children are just as likely as older children to have mental health challenges, but their distress is often missed. Young children are just as likely to experience mental health challenges as older children and teens, but their distress often goes unrecognized unless adults know what to look for.	▶ 00:33:07	as said Something wrong?
Infant and early childhood mental health is about social and emotional development, not a mental health condition or disability. infant and early childhood mental health does not represent mental health condition, a mental health condition, a cognitive condition or an intellectual disability.	▶ 00:33:23	as said Something wrong?
Build trusting relationships: be consistent, warm and predictable, use "serve and return" interactions, routines and calm tones. 1. Build Trusting Relationships ○ Be consistent, warm, and predictable. ○ Engage in “serve and return” interactions. ○ Use routines and calm tones.		✓ checked slide 27 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Help children manage feelings: name emotions, model calming strategies, and offer a cozy or quiet space. 2. Help Children Manage Feelings ○ Name emotions: “You look sad that Mom left.” ○ Model calming strategies. ○ Offer a cozy or quiet space when overwhelmed.		✓ checked slide 27 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Partner with families: quick daily check-ins, respect cultural differences, and connect families to local supports. 3. Partner with Families ○ Share quick daily check-ins. ○ Respect cultural differences in expressing emotion. ○ Connect families to local supports		✓ checked slide 27 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Take care of yourself, too. Take Care of Yourself!		✓ checked slide 28 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Infant and early childhood mental health resources are linked at allinforsafeschools.org. Links available at allinforsafeschools.org		✓ checked slide 30 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
BrightLife Kids is free for all California children ages 0 to 12. BrightLife Kids is free for all California kids ages 0–12		✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
BrightLife Kids offers coaching for parents of children 0-4, and for children 5-8 with their parents. Infants/toddlers 0-4: Coaching for new(ish) parents/caregivers Kids 5-8: Coaching for kids and their parents/caregivers		✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
BrightLife Kids is fully paid by the State: no cost, no insurance and no referral needed. This behavioral health care is 100% paid for by the State of California. No cost. No insurance needed. No referral required.		✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Immigration status does not matter for BrightLife Kids. Immigration status not an issue		✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
More information is at www.calhope.org. Learn more at www.calhope.org		✓ checked slide 31 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
A support guide for immigrant parents covers grounding exercises, children's mental health by age, Know Your Rights and safety planning. This guide was created with immigrant parents in mind and shaped by the insight and experience of families impacted by immigration policies throughout the country.		✓ checked slide 32 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The immigrant family guide was available only in English and Spanish. Currently it is available only in English and Spanish.	▶ 00:41:53	as said Something wrong?
Community Care Licensing cannot issue waivers for family child care homes; the waiver information applies to centers only. community care licensing does not have the authority to issue waivers for family childcare homes. So this information applies to childcare centers only.	▶ 00:43:24	as said Something wrong?
A waiver is a non-transferable written approval to use another way of meeting a regulation's intent, based on a facility-wide need (Title 22 §101152(w)). A waiver is a nontransferable written authorization issued by the Department to use alternative means that meet the intent of a specific regulation, based on a facility-wide need or circumstance. Title 22 Regulations §101152(w)		✓ checked slide 35 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
An exception is a written approval to use another way of meeting a regulation's intent for a specific child or staff person; it cannot be transferred (Title 22 §101152(e)(5)). An exception is a written authorization issued by the Department to use alternative means that meet the intent of a specific regulation, based on the unique needs or circumstances of a specific child or staff person. Exceptions are not transferable to other individuals or facilities. Title 22 Regulations §101152(e)(5)		✓ checked slide 36 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Submit waiver requests on facility letterhead. Waiver requests should be submitted on facility letterhead.	▶ 00:44:10	as said Something wrong?
Name the regulation section and describe the alternative method that meets its intent. Include the specific regulation section that they are requesting to be waved and describe the alternative method the facility will use to meet the regulation's intent.	▶ 00:44:14	as said Something wrong?
Requests must meet Title 22 section 101175 and can cover licensing regulations only, not statutes. A request must meet the conditions of Title 22 Regulations section 101175 and must be limited to licensing regulations only, not statutes.		✓ checked slide 37 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Requests must be written, with supporting documents, and are decided case by case. A written request must be submitted with supporting documentation and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.		✓ checked slide 37 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The alternative must meet the regulation's intent, not harm children's health, safety or personal rights, be approved before use, and not conflict with other licensing laws. Proposed alternatives: o must meet the intent of a specific regulation o cannot be detrimental to the health and safety of children or their personal rights o must be approved before being carried out o cannot be in conflict with other licensing laws		✓ checked slide 37 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Licensing Program Analysts can explain the process but do not approve requests. LPA's um can also assist by explaining the process u but do not approve these requests	▶ 00:45:29	as said Something wrong?
You can include pictures with a request. You can also include pictures as well with your um request.	▶ 00:46:28	as said Something wrong?
A waiver request can delay a pending license while it is reviewed. requesting a waiver could extend the timeline of a pending license being issued while the waiver is reviewed.	▶ 00:46:50	as said Something wrong?
The presenter said waivers can take up to 30 days to process. Waivers can take up to 30 days to process	▶ 00:46:59	as said Something wrong?
Top cited deficiencies for family child care homes in 2024: operation of a home (Title 22 §102417), infant safe sleep (§102425), and mandated reporter training (HSC §1596.8662). Most Commonly Cited Deficiencies 2024 Family Child Care Homes • Operation of a Family Child Care Home Title 22 Regulations §102417 • Infant Safe Sleep Title 22 Regulations §102425 • Mandated Reporter Training Health &Safety Code §1596.8662		✓ checked slide 39 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Top cited deficiencies for preschool and school-age centers in 2024: mandated reporter training (HSC §1596.8662), personnel requirements (Title 22 §101216), and lead exceedance (HSC §1597.16). Most Commonly Cited Deficiencies 2024 Child Care Centers • Mandated Reporter Training Health & Safety Code §1596.8662 • Personnel Requirements Title 22 Regulations §101216 • Lead Exceedance Health & Safety Code §1597.16		✓ checked slide 40 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Top cited deficiency for infant centers in 2024: care and supervision of infants (Title 22 §101429). Most Commonly Cited Deficiencies 2024 Infant Centers Responsibility for Providing Care & Supervision for Infants Title 22 Regulations §101429		✓ checked slide 41 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Home citations included no current disaster plan and no documented fire drills every six months. lack of a current disaster plan, and documented fire drills completed every six months	▶ 00:48:11	as said Something wrong?
Home citations included not storing disinfectants, cleaners, poisons and other dangerous items out of children's reach. failure to store disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, and other potentially dangerous items where they are inaccessible to children.	▶ 00:48:21	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Home citations included conditions that might endanger a child, such as unscreened fireplaces and open-face heaters. presence of defects or conditions that might endanger a child, including unscreened fireplace and open face heaters.	▶ 00:48:35	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Home citations included no fire extinguisher or smoke detector meeting State Fire Marshal standards. Absence of a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device meeting state fire marshall standards.	▶ 00:48:51	as said Something wrong?
Home citations included missing or incomplete emergency information cards. missing or incomplete emergency information cards	▶ 00:49:00	as said Something wrong?
Safe sleep citations included no LIC 9227 sleeping plan for infants up to 12 months. absence of a required LIC 9227 individual sleeping plan for infants up to 12 months of age.	▶ 00:49:15	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Safe sleep citations included not physically checking sleeping infants up to 24 months every 15 minutes and documenting it. staff not physically checking on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes and documenting these checks.	▶ 00:49:28	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Mandated reporter citations were for not renewing the training every two years. failure to renew mandator reported training every two years as required.	▶ 00:49:42	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Centers must renew mandated reporter training every 2 years and keep proof on file. the training renewal is required to be done every 2 years with proof of certification maintaining on file at the facility for verification.	▶ 00:50:15	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Center personnel citations: all staff need current health screenings, TB test results, and CPR and first aid documentation. All staff are required to have current health screenings, TB test results, and CPR and first aid training documentation	▶ 00:50:36	as said Something wrong?
The presenter said staff need proof of measles (MMR) and pertussis immunization, and called the flu vaccine optional (captions garbled). which is required to have proof of uh missiles MMR and pertasis TAP is required. The flu immunization is optional.	▶ 00:50:50	as said Something wrong?
A lead exceedance is cited even if it has been fixed. An exceedence of lead levels will be cited regardless of whether the issue has been remediated.	▶ 00:51:15	as said Something wrong?
Center water lead testing is required every 5 years. Testing is required every 5 years.	▶ 00:51:23	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Centers must store chemicals out of children's reach, on a high shelf or locked with a child-resistant lock. Chemicals must be stored where they are inaccessible to children either on a high shelf or locked with a child resistant lock.	▶ 00:51:39	as said Something wrong?
In infant centers, sleeping infants must be directly observed by sight and sound at all times. Infants must be directly observed by sight and sound at all times.	▶ 00:52:11	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Staff must physically check sleeping infants up to 24 months every 15 minutes and document it. staff are required to physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes.	▶ 00:52:23	as said See the rule Something wrong?
An LIC 9227 plan is required for infants up to 12 months and must be updated as needed. LIC 9227 plan is required for infants up to 12 months of age and must be updated as needed	▶ 00:52:43	as said See the rule Something wrong?
Before planning holidays, survey and talk with families to learn which holidays, if any, they celebrate. What to do: • Conduct surveys • Speak with families • Identify holidays		✓ checked slide 43 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Doctors from the Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center planned a survey of California child care centers on preventing infections. Pediatric Infectious Disease physicians from Lundquist Institute/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center will launch a survey of California’s child care centers		✓ checked slide 45 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Center directors and teachers working with children under 5 were invited. Directors and teachers working in centers, specifically with children <5 years old, are invited		✓ checked slide 45 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The survey took 5-7 minutes, in English, Spanish or Chinese. Easy QR code or email link, takes 5-7 minutes, available in English/Spanish/Chinese		✓ checked slide 45 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
The CA Child Care R&R Network was to send the survey in late January 2026. CA Child Care R&R Network will send out more information and survey in late January		✓ checked slide 45 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
2026 provider webinars: Tuesdays March 24, June 23, September 22 and December 8, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • March 24 • June 23 • September 22 • December 8		✓ checked slide 47 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Webinar registration is announced through PINs. Register for Child Care Licensing Webinars through Provider Information Notices (PINs)		✓ checked slide 47 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Child Care Advocate Program email: [email protected]. Child Care Advocate Program [email protected]		✓ checked slide 48 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Child Care Assistance phone: (800) 543-7793. Child Care Assistance (800) 543-7793		✓ checked slide 48 Stated on the official slides Something wrong?
Tell your Licensing Program Analyst or regional office about changes to your phone, email, location, operation or physical plant. let your licensing program analyst or local regional office know when you have changed to your phone number, email address, change of location, and any change to your operation and or fiscal plant.	▶ 00:57:53	as said Something wrong?