AB 2131: Child daycare facilities.
- Session Year: 2021-2022
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2022-09-30
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. Existing regulations require a separate license to be issued for each component of a daycare center. Existing law required the department to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children, and requires, before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers.
This bill would remove the departments ability to implement this section through the adoption of emergency regulations. The bill would authorize the department to implement and administer these provisions by all-county letter or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
Existing law requires the department to develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants or preschool age children to create a special optional toddler program component for children between 18 and 36 months of age and requires the program to be considered an extension of the infant center or preschool license.
This bill would repeal those provisions on January 1, 2024.
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. Existing regulations require a separate license to be issued for each component of a daycare center. Existing law required the department to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children, and requires, before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers.
This bill would remove the departments ability to implement this section through the adoption of emergency regulations. The bill would authorize the department to implement and administer these provisions by all-county letter or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
Existing law requires the department to develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants or preschool age children to create a special optional toddler program component for children between 18 and 36 months of age and requires the program to be considered an extension of the infant center or preschool license.
This bill would repeal those provisions on January 1, 2024.
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. Existing regulations require a separate license to be issued for each component of a daycare center. Existing law required the department to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children, and requires, before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers.
This bill would remove the departments ability to implement this section through the adoption of emergency regulations. The bill would authorize the department to implement and administer these provisions by all-county letter or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
Existing law requires the department to develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants or preschool age children to create a special optional toddler program component for children between 18 and 36 months of age and requires the program to be considered an extension of the infant center or preschool license.
This bill would repeal those provisions on January 1, 2024.
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. Existing regulations require a separate license to be issued for each component of a daycare center. Existing law required the department to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children, and requires, before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers.
This bill would remove the departments ability to implement this section through the adoption of emergency regulations. The bill would authorize the department to implement and administer these provisions by all-county letter or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
Existing law requires the department to develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants or preschool age children to create a special optional toddler program component for children between 18 and 36 months of age and requires the program to be considered an extension of the infant center or preschool license.
This bill would repeal those provisions on January 1, 2024.
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. Existing regulations require a separate license to be issued for each component of a daycare center. Existing law required the department to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children, and requires, before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers.
This bill would remove the departments ability to implement this section through the adoption of emergency regulations. The bill would authorize the department to implement and administer these provisions by all-county letter or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
Existing law requires the department to develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants or preschool age children to create a special optional toddler program component for children between 18 and 36 months of age and requires the program to be considered an extension of the infant center or preschool license.
This bill would repeal those provisions on January 1, 2024.
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. Existing regulations require a separate license to be issued for each component of a daycare center. Existing law required the department to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children children, and requires, before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers.
This bill would remove the departments ability to implement this section through the adoption of emergency regulations. The bill would authorize the department to implement and administer these provisions by all-provider letter. The bill would require all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers as soon as practical after the adoption of regulations, or the issuance of an all-provider letter or similar instruction, but before January 1, 2024. all-county letter or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
Existing law requires the department to develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants or preschool age children to create a special optional toddler program component for children between 18 and 36 months of age, age and requires the program to be considered an extension of the infant center or preschool license.
This bill would repeal those provisions. provisions on January 1, 2024.
Existing law, the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of daycare centers by the State Department of Social Services. Existing regulations require a separate license to be issued for each component of a daycare center. Existing law required the department to adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children and requires, before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers.
This bill would authorize the department to implement these provisions by all-provider letter. The bill would require all daycare centers to be licensed as childcare centers as soon as practical after the adoption of regulations, or the issuance of an all-provider letter or similar instruction, but before January 1, 2024.
Existing law requires the department to develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants or preschool age children to create a special optional toddler program component for children between 18 and 36 months of age, and requires the program to be considered an extension of the infant center or preschool license.
This bill would repeal those provisions.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for childcare providers and maximizing administrative efficiency while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.
(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. Before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers shall be licensed as childcare centers pursuant to this section.
(c)The regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.
(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.
(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.
(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations required by subdivision (b), the department shall consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served. In considering best practices for continuity of care for preschool age children, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education.
(e)The department may charge an applicant for a childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for daycare centers in Section 1596.803.
(f)Notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may implement and administer this section through all-county letters or similar written instructions that shall have the same force and effect of regulations until regulations are adopted. In developing an all-county letter or similar written instruction, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education regarding implementation and administration for preschool age children.
SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.955.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to permit licensed child daycare centers serving preschool age children to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. This optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application is submitted to and approved by the department.
(2)Parents give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(3)A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(4)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers.
(5)The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(6)All other regulations pertaining to preschool age children are complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of a daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.956.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. The optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application shall be submitted to, and approved by, the department.
(2)A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler program. A child who is older than 18 months of age shall not be required to be in the toddler program.
(3)Parents shall give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(4)A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(5)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, shall not exceed 12 toddlers.
(6)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(7)All other regulations pertaining to infants shall be complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the infant center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of the daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for childcare providers and maximizing administrative efficiency while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.
(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. Before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers shall be licensed as childcare centers pursuant to this section.
(c)The regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.
(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.
(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.
(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations required by subdivision (b), the department shall consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served. In considering best practices for continuity of care for preschool age children, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education.
(e)The department may charge an applicant for a childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for daycare centers in Section 1596.803.
(f)Notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may implement and administer this section through all-county letters or similar written instructions that shall have the same force and effect of regulations until regulations are adopted. In developing an all-county letter or similar written instruction, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education regarding implementation and administration for preschool age children.
SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.955.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to permit licensed child daycare centers serving preschool age children to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. This optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application is submitted to and approved by the department.
(2)Parents give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(3)A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(4)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers.
(5)The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(6)All other regulations pertaining to preschool age children are complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of a daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.956.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. The optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application shall be submitted to, and approved by, the department.
(2)A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler program. A child who is older than 18 months of age shall not be required to be in the toddler program.
(3)Parents shall give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(4)A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(5)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, shall not exceed 12 toddlers.
(6)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(7)All other regulations pertaining to infants shall be complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the infant center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of the daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for childcare providers and maximizing administrative efficiency while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.
(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. Before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers shall be licensed as childcare centers pursuant to this section.
(c)The regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.
(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.
(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.
(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations required by subdivision (b), the department shall consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served. In considering best practices for continuity of care for preschool age children, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education.
(e)The department may charge an applicant for a childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for daycare centers in Section 1596.803.
(f)Notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may implement and administer this section through all-county letters or similar written instructions that shall have the same force and effect of regulations until regulations are adopted. In developing an all-county letter or similar written instruction, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education regarding implementation and administration for preschool age children.
SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.955.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to permit licensed child daycare centers serving preschool age children to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. This optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application is submitted to and approved by the department.
(2)Parents give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(3)A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(4)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers.
(5)The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(6)All other regulations pertaining to preschool age children are complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of a daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.956.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. The optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application shall be submitted to, and approved by, the department.
(2)A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler program. A child who is older than 18 months of age shall not be required to be in the toddler program.
(3)Parents shall give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(4)A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(5)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, shall not exceed 12 toddlers.
(6)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(7)All other regulations pertaining to infants shall be complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the infant center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of the daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for childcare providers and maximizing administrative efficiency while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.
(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. Before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers shall be licensed as childcare centers pursuant to this section.
(c)The regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.
(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.
(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.
(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations required by subdivision (b), the department shall, in consultation with the State Department of Education, for preschool age children, shall consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served. In considering best practices for continuity of care for preschool age children, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education.
(e)The department may charge an applicant for a childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for daycare centers in Section 1596.803.
(f)Notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may, in consultation with the State Department of Education, for preschool age children, may implement and administer this section through all-county letters or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted. In developing an all-county letter or similar written instruction, the department shall consult with the State Department of Education regarding implementation and administration for preschool age children.
SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.955.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to permit licensed child daycare centers serving preschool age children to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. This optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application is submitted to and approved by the department.
(2)Parents give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(3)A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(4)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers.
(5)The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(6)All other regulations pertaining to preschool age children are complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of a daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.956.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. The optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application shall be submitted to, and approved by, the department.
(2)A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler program. A child who is older than 18 months of age shall not be required to be in the toddler program.
(3)Parents shall give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(4)A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(5)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, shall not exceed 12 toddlers.
(6)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(7)All other regulations pertaining to infants shall be complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the infant center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of the daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for childcare providers and maximizing administrative efficiency while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.
(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. Before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers shall be licensed as childcare centers pursuant to this section.
(c)The regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.
(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.
(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.
(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations required by subdivision (b), the department shall shall, in consultation with the State Department of Education, for preschool age children, consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served.
(e)The department may charge an applicant for a childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for daycare centers in Section 1596.803.
(f)Notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may may, in consultation with the State Department of Education, for preschool age children, implement and administer this section through all-county letters or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.955.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to permit licensed child daycare centers serving preschool age children to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. This optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application is submitted to and approved by the department.
(2)Parents give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(3)A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(4)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers.
(5)The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(6)All other regulations pertaining to preschool age children are complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of a daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.956.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. The optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application shall be submitted to, and approved by, the department.
(2)A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler program. A child who is older than 18 months of age shall not be required to be in the toddler program.
(3)Parents shall give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(4)A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(5)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, shall not exceed 12 toddlers.
(6)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(7)All other regulations pertaining to infants shall be complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the infant center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of the daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a child care childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for child care providers, childcare providers and maximizing administrative efficiency, efficiency while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.
(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a child care childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. Before January 1, 2024, all day care daycare centers shall be licensed as child care childcare centers pursuant to this section.
(c)The regulations adopted pursuant to this section subdivision (b) shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.
(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.
(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.
(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations required by subdivision (b), the department shall consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served.
(e)The department may charge an applicant for a child care childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for day care daycare centers in Section 1596.803.
(f)The department may adopt emergency regulations in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, to implement this section.(f)Notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may implement and administer this section through all-county letters or similar written instructions until regulations are adopted.
SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.955.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to permit licensed child day care daycare centers serving preschool age children to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. This optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application is submitted to and approved by the department.
(2)Parents give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(3)A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(4)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers.
(5)The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(6)All other regulations pertaining to preschool age children are complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of a day care daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.956.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. The optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:
(1)An amended application shall be submitted to, and approved by, the department.
(2)A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler program. A child who is older than 18 months of age shall not be required to be in the toddler program.
(3)Parents shall give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.
(4)A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.
(5)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, shall not exceed 12 toddlers.
(6)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.
(7)All other regulations pertaining to infants shall be complied with.
(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the infant center license, without the need for a separate license.
(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of the daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.
(d)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
SECTION 1.Section 1596.951 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:1596.951.(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for childcare providers, maximizing administrative efficiency, while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. As soon as practical after the adoption of regulations, or the issuance of an all-provider letter or similar instruction, but before January 1, 2024, all daycare centers shall be licensed as childcare centers pursuant to this section.(c)The regulations adopted, or all-provider letter or similar instruction issued, pursuant to this section shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations, or development and issuance of all-provider letters or similar instruction, required by subdivision (b), the department shall consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served.(e)The department may charge an applicant for a childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for daycare centers in Section 1596.803.(f)The department may adopt emergency regulations in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code or, notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) may issue an all-provider letter or similar instruction, to implement this section.SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to create a child care childcare license that has individual program components that serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department consider flexibility for child care childcare providers, maximizing administrative efficiency, while supporting a continuum of services in a manner consistent with all respective health and safety requirements.
(b)The department, in consultation with stakeholders, shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2021, to create a child care childcare center license to serve infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children with all respective health and safety requirements. Before As soon as practical after the adoption of regulations, or the issuance of an all-provider letter or similar instruction, but before January 1, 2024, all day care daycare centers shall be licensed as child care childcare centers pursuant to this section.
(c)The regulations adopted adopted, or all-provider letter or similar instruction issued, pursuant to this section shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1)Components for serving infant, toddler, preschool, and schoolage children.
(2)Health and safety standards for children in care.
(3)Enhanced ability to transition children from one age group to the next.
(d)During the development and adoption of the regulations regulations, or development and issuance of all-provider letters or similar instruction, required by subdivision (b), the department shall consider best practices for continuity of care of the children and parents being served.
(e)The department may charge an applicant for a child care childcare center license a fee commensurate with license fee schedules established for day care daycare centers in Section 1596.803.
(f)The department may adopt emergency regulations in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Code or, notwithstanding the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) may issue an all-provider letter or similar instruction, to implement this section.
SEC. 2.Section 1596.955 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.1596.955.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to permit licensed child day care centers serving preschool age children to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. This optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:(1)An amended application is submitted to and approved by the department.(2)Parents give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.(3)A ratio of six children to each teacher is maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.(4)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, does not exceed 12 toddlers.(5)The toddler program is conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.(6)All other regulations pertaining to preschool age children are complied with.(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the center license, without the need for a separate license.(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of a day care center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.SEC. 3.Section 1596.956 of the Health and Safety Code is repealed.1596.956.(a)The department shall develop guidelines and procedures to authorize licensed child daycare centers serving infants to create a special program component for children between 18 months to three years of age. The optional toddler program shall be subject to the following basic conditions:(1)An amended application shall be submitted to, and approved by, the department.(2)A child younger than 18 months of age shall not be moved into the toddler program. A child who is older than 18 months of age shall not be required to be in the toddler program.(3)Parents shall give permission for the placement of their children in the toddler program.(4)A ratio of six children to each teacher shall be maintained for all children in attendance at the toddler program. An aide who is participating in on-the-job training may be substituted for a teacher when directly supervised by a fully qualified teacher.(5)The maximum group size, with two teachers, or one fully qualified teacher and one aide, shall not exceed 12 toddlers.(6)The toddler program shall be conducted in areas separate from those used by older or younger children. Plans to alternate use of outdoor play space may be approved to achieve separation.(7)All other regulations pertaining to infants shall be complied with.(b)The toddler program shall be considered an extension of the infant center license, without the need for a separate license.(c)The department may extend the period for participation in the toddler program for a maximum of three months for a child in extenuating circumstances, on the request of the daycare center, if the center can establish that it is unable to find an alternative placement.|
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| Sep 30, 2022 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 910, Statutes of 2022. |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 76. Noes 0.). |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Assembly Rule 77(a) suspended. |
| Aug 23, 2022 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. May be considered on or after August 25 pursuant to Assembly Rule 77. |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 4986.). |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Ordered to special consent calendar. |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 11, 2022 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 11). |
| Jun 27, 2022 | In committee: Referred to suspense file. |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun 14, 2022 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 13). |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Referred to Com. on HUMAN S. |
| May 27, 2022 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |
| May 26, 2022 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 75. Noes 0.) |
| May 19, 2022 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (May 19). |
| May 19, 2022 | Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 4736.) |
| May 18, 2022 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file. |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Read second time and amended. |
| Apr 21, 2022 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 20). |
| Apr 6, 2022 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on ED. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 5). Re-referred to Com. on ED. |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S. |
| Mar 29, 2022 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar 22, 2022 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Referred to Coms. on HUM. S. and ED. |
| Feb 16, 2022 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 18. |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Aug 24, 2022 | AB 2131 Mullin Concurrence in Senate Amendments | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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| Aug 23, 2022 | Special Consent AB2131 | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| May 26, 2022 | AB 2131 Mullin Assembly Third Reading | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
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