All window screens shall be in good repair and free of insects and debris. (h) Persons employed for clerical, housekeeping and maintenance functions shall not be included as teachers in the teacher-child ratio. 2) All cribs, beds or cots shall be thoroughly cleaned and then PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 101237 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS OR NEW FACILITIES Prior to construction or alterations, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change(s). When email. You must provide a supervised sleep or rest period after the noon meal for all children 18 months of age or older who are in care five or more consecutive hours, or according to the child's individual physical needs. may be permitted to get up and shall be helped to have a quiet time with Infants shall not be bathed in, and diapers or clothing shall not be rinsed in, the food preparation area. Search for Child Day Care |Return to Search Results | New Search . reduced light but shall not be dark. (1993). Only drivers licensed for the type of vehicle operated shall be permitted to transport children. D) When using cribs with slats, cribs slats shall be spaced no Section 17(f)(22) of the Child Nutrition Act and Sections 1902(a)(11)(C) and 1902(a)(53) of the Social Security Act require the coordination of efforts between WIC state agencies and state Medicaid programs. Infants have natural sleeping and waking rhythms, and child care providers should respond sensitively when infants need to sleep. For more specific information about why your program received this type of license you can request a copy of the administrative action from your provider or the Division by calling 1.800.859.0829. manufactured on or after June 28, 2011 will meet the required standard. If the directors absence is more than 30 consecutive days, a substitute director shall meet the qualifications of a director. When the infant director is temporarily away from the center, the director shall appoint a substitute director. Towels and washcloths used for cleaning infants shall not be shared and shall be washed after each us. Bottle fed infants shall be fed at least every four hours. Infant care centers shall have appropriate food available for the infants. The surface of the activity space shall be in a safe condition and free of hazards. Most children in infant, toddler, and preschool programs will take regular naps while they are in child care. (3) Section 18292 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations provides: Except as otherwise provided in this Division or Title 22 California Code of Regulations, Community Care Licensing Standards the program may exceed teacher-child and adult-child ratios prescribed by Section 18290 by fifteen percent (15%) for a period of time not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) minutes in any one day. (3) Rest or nap areas shall be lighted to allow for visual supervision of all children at all times. An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted from 9:55 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 2:20 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the assistant director. Substitutes on this list shall be called immediately in case of emergency or illness to meet the teacher-child ratios required by this chapter. An aide shall work only under the direct supervision of a teacher.
