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32 | Senate Bill (SB) 792: This bill, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles.
Assembly Bill (AB) 2084: Health Beverages in Child Care: Commencing in 2010, legislation was established regarding nutrition standards for beverages served in licensed child care centers and home. Only unflavored, unsweetened, nonfat (fat free, skim, 0%) or low-fat (1%) milk can be served to children over two years of age. No beverages with added sweeteners, natural or artificial, can be served, including sodas, sweet teas, juice drinks with added sugars, flavored milks and diet drinks. A maximum of one serving (4 to 6 oz. for 1 to 6 years old) of 100% juice will be allowed per day. Clean and safe drinking water must be available at all times, including meals and snacks.
New Appeal Process: A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. All appeals must be sent to: California Department of Social Services | Community Care Licensing Division, 300 N. Continental Blvd. Suite, 290-A, El Segundo, CA 90245
Senate Bill (SB) 277 New Immunization Requirement: Beginning January 1, 2016, personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint.
Licensee was also shown how to access current information on the www.ccld.ca.gov website on how to access: Reducing the Risk of SIDs in Early Education and Child Care
Licensee was made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects in order to disseminate information on the State’s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on child care licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP’s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541
Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
No deficiencies cited. Exit interview, copy of report and Notice of Site visit issued.
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