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32 | Child Care Advocate Program Awareness. Applicant 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 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
Immunizations Required. Applicant was made aware of SB 792, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibiting 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 (optional), pertussis and MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). Exemption were also discussed. Health & Safety Code 1596.7995.
Mandated Reporter Required. Applicant was made aware of AB 1207, commencing January 1, 2018, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete trainings (General and Child Care Provider) as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: www.mandatedreporterca.com Health & Safety Code 1596.8662.
Incidental Medical Services Awareness. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/(800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, Website: www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Facilities that provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS) must identify those services in their facility’s Plan of Operation and submit an updated Plan of Operation to the Department. Incidental Medical Services Include: Blood-Glucose Monitoring for Diabetic Children, Administering Inhaled Medication, Administering EpiPen Jr. and EpiPen or other Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Glucagon Administration, Gastrostomy Tube Care (G-tube care), Insulin Injections Administration, Anti-Seizure Administration, and Emptying an Ileostomy Bag.
Closing of the Report:
The Applicant was provided with a packet of information detailing the role of a Mandated Reporter, Preventing Drowning, Effects of Lead Exposure, information about the Child Care Advocate Program, baby items prohibited in FCCH, Forms and Records to keep in the FCCH, Notification of Parent’s Rights (PUB 394), and ways to pay annual fees to CCLD. |