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CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.87 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.87.

1596.87.  (a) The department shall institute a staff development and training program within the organizational structure to develop among staff the knowledge, understanding of children and childcare, and regulatory administration necessary to successfully carry out this act. Specifically, the department shall do all of the following:(1) Provide staff with 36 hours of training per year that reflect the unique needs of children. The training shall include training relating to regulation administration, including communication skills, writing skills, and human relations skills.(2) Find ways to encourage applications from individuals with childcare provider experience or educational backgrounds applicable to the provision of childcare.(3) Provide new staff with comprehensive training within the first six months of employment. This training shall, at a minimum, include the following core areas: administrative action process, client populations, conducting facility visits, cultural awareness, documentation skills, facility operations, human relation skills, interviewing techniques, investigation processes, and regulation administration.(4) This program shall also provide new staff who have earned fewer than 16 semester units in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college at least 40 hours of preservice training in child development or early childhood education.(b) Submit for approval to the advisory committee established in Section 10320 of the Welfare and Institutions Code a plan for meeting the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (3) of subdivision (a).(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 251. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.8713 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.8713.

1596.8713.  (a)  The Department of Justice may charge a fee sufficient to cover its costs in providing services in accordance with Section 1596.871 to comply with the 14-day requirement for provision to the department of the criminal record information, as contained in subdivision (c) of Section 1596.871. (b)  (1)  Between July 1, 2000, and July 1, 2001, no fee shall be charged by the Department of Justice or the State Department of Social Services for any costs associated with obtaining a California or Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal record or for conducting a child abuse index check, of a volunteer at a child care facility who is required to be fingerprinted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1596.871, provided that the exemption does not cause an increase in fees for other providers. (2)  On or after July 1, 2001, no fee shall be charged for the purposes specified in paragraph (1) if funds for those purposes are appropriated in the annual Budget Act and the exemption does not cause an increase in fees for other providers. (3)  For purposes of this subdivision, “volunteer” means a person who provides services at a child care facility and does not receive any payment of a salary or hourly wage in exchange for these services. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 108, Sec. 12. Effective July 10, 2000.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.8714 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.8714.

1596.8714.  On or before March 1, 2000, the State Department of Social Services shall convene a workgroup to review current criminal background check requirements and processes for screening care providers. The workgroup shall study and make recommendations concerning improving the coordination of the different populations who are required to undergo multiple criminal background checks, methods to reduce the costs, and expedite the process of conducting criminal background checks. The workgroup shall include representatives from the various departments within the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Department of Justice, the Child Care Resource and Referral Network, and care provider organizations.(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 934, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.8715 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.8715.

1596.8715.  If a licensee or facility is required by law to deny employment or to terminate employment of any employee based on written notification from the state department that the employee has a prior criminal conviction or is determined unsuitable for employment under Section 1596.8897, the licensee or facility shall not incur civil liability or unemployment insurance liability as a result of that denial or termination.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 888, Sec. 12.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.8716 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.8716.

1596.8716.  (a)  For licensing purposes, employees of a childcare and development program operated by a school district, county office of education, or community college under contract with the department pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 10200) of Part 1.7 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or with the State Department of Education pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 8200) of Part 6 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code who have received a physical examination as a condition of employment with the district or office are not required to have a health screening as required by Section 101216 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.(b)  For licensing purposes, a school principal of a public school that operates a childcare and development program under contract with the State Department of Education pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 8207) of Chapter 2 of Part 6 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code shall be deemed qualified to be a childcare center director pursuant to Section 101315 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations only when the program is located on the campus of an operating public school, with staff who are employees of the public school.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 252. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.872a (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.872a.

1596.872a.  (a)  The department may establish a child care advocate program. Each regional office, as well as the central office of the department, may have an advocate who has knowledge of state child care laws, regulations, and programs. The advocate’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1)  Providing information to the general public and parents on child care licensing standards and regulations. (2)  Serving as a liaison to local business, community, law enforcement, labor, and education groups, as well as child care providers and consumers, for the purpose of providing information about licensing standards and regulations. (3)  Disseminating information on the state’s licensing role and activities, child care resource and referral agencies, and other child care programs. (4)  Acting as a liaison to child care resource and referral agencies to provide current information on licensing regulations, procedures, violations, revocations, and activities. (5)  Investigating and seeking to resolve complaints and concerns communicated on behalf of children served by a child day care facility. Complaints shall be handled in an objective manner to ascertain the pertinent facts. The ombudsman may refer any complaint to the appropriate state or local government agency. (b)  The advocate shall have access to child day care facilities and shall have the authority to speak with children and staff. (c)  The department shall report to the Legislature and the Governor, on December 31, 1985, and annually thereafter, the number of complaints resolved and referred and any related followup activities, and the number of facilities visited pursuant to subdivision (a). (d)  The department shall implement this section during periods that Section 1596.872b is not being implemented in accordance with Section 18285.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 229, Sec. 10. Effective August 16, 2004.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.872b (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.872b.

1596.872b.  (a)  The department may establish a child care advocate program. This program may have one child care advocate for each licensing district regional office providing child care licensing services. A chief child care advocate shall be responsible for operations of the program and shall report to the chief of the child care licensing branch. Each child care advocate shall have knowledge of state child care laws, regulations, and programs. The child care advocate’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(1)  Providing information to the general public and parents on child care licensing standards and regulations. (2)  Serving as a liaison to local business, community, law enforcement, labor, and education groups, as well as child care providers and consumers, for the purpose of providing information about licensing standards and regulations. (3)  Disseminating information on the state’s licensing role and activities, child care resource and referral agencies, and other child care programs. (4)  Acting as a liaison to child care resource and referral agencies to provide current information on licensing regulations, procedures, violations, revocations, and activities. (5)  Evaluating and seeking to resolve complaints and concerns communicated on behalf of children served by a child day care facility. Complaints shall be handled in an objective manner to ascertain the pertinent facts. The child care advocate may refer any complaint to the appropriate state or local government agency. (6)  Seeking to mediate disputes between the department and child care licensees, where licensees allege misapplication of licensing regulations and have exercised any initial appeal rights as specified in Section 1596.842. (b)  The child care advocate shall have access to child day care facilities and shall have the authority to speak with children and staff. (c)  The department may implement this section only to the extent funds are available in accordance with Section 18285.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 229, Sec. 11. Effective August 16, 2004.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.873 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.873.

1596.873.  The Early Childhood Policy Council established pursuant to Section 10320 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall perform all of the following functions with regard to this act:(a)  Assist the department in developing and reviewing guidelines for the administration of this act.(b)  Review the implementation of this act.(c) Advise the director regarding regulations, policy, and administrative practices pertaining to the licensing of child daycare facilities.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 253. (AB 131) Effective July 23, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.874 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.874.

1596.874.  (a)  The State Department of Social Services shall furnish each licensed child day care facility with a notice that shall be posted at the facility where it can be easily seen by employees and consumers. The required notice shall contain information which does all of the following: (1)  Identifies the licensing agency and how licensing regulations may be obtained. (2)  Gives local telephone numbers where complaints may be made. (3)  Contains the nonretaliation provision in Section 1596.881. (b)  The licensee of the child day care facility shall make his or her copy of current licensing regulations available to employees and consumers. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1064, Sec. 20.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.875 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.875.

1596.875.  To assure compliance with this act, the department shall:(a)  Conduct ongoing in-service programs for licensing staff in cooperation with other public entities and local associations. (b)  Conduct an annual seminar for representatives of enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to, police officers, district attorneys, and judges. (c)  Work with the Department of Justice to assure that license revocations appear on criminal records. (Added by renumbering Section 1597.64 by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1615, Sec. 23.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.876 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.876.

1596.876.  In any case in which a child day care facility releases a minor to a peace officer pursuant to Section 305 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the official in charge of that facility shall provide the peace officer with the address and telephone number of the minor’s parent or guardian in order to enable the peace officer to make the notification required by Section 308 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 811, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.877 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.877.

1596.877.  (a)  Prior to granting a license to, or otherwise approving, any family day care home, the department shall check the child abuse and neglect complaint records of the child protective services agency of the county in which the applicant has resided for the two years preceding the application. (b)  Prior to granting a license to or otherwise approving any individual to care for children in either a family day care home or a day care center, the department shall check the Child Abuse Registry pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 11170 of the Penal Code. The Department of Justice shall maintain and continually update an index of reports of child abuse by providers and shall inform the department of subsequent reports received from the child abuse index pursuant to Section 11170 of the Penal Code and the criminal history. (c)  The department shall investigate any reports received from the Child Abuse Registry and investigate any information received from the county child protective services agency. However, child protective services agency information arising from a report designated as “unfounded,” as defined pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 11165.12 of the Penal Code, shall not be included in the investigation. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the investigation report and file prepared by the child protective services agency that investigated the child abuse report. The department shall not deny a license based upon a report from the Child Abuse Registry or based on child abuse and neglect complaint records of the county child protective services agency unless child abuse is substantiated. (d)  On and after January 1, 1993, the department shall implement this section for records maintained by counties that have automated their child abuse and neglect complaint records on or before January 1, 1993. On and after July 1, 1993, the department shall implement this section for records maintained by all counties. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 46. Effective August 19, 1998.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.878 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.878.

1596.878.  The department shall establish, administer, and monitor programs which license child day care facilities consistent with the provisions of this act.(Added by renumbering Section 1596.871 (as added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1615, Sec. 12) by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1064, Sec. 17.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.879 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 2 - Administration of Child Day Care Licensing|Section 1596.879.

1596.879.  Immediately upon the denial of any application for a license or for a special permit, the department shall notify the applicant in writing. Within 15 days after the department mails the notice, the applicant may present his or her written petition for a hearing to the department. Upon receipt by the department of the petition, the petition shall be set for hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the department has all the powers granted in that chapter.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1064, Sec. 20.5.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.880 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 3 - Remedies for Employer Discrimination|Section 1596.880.

1596.880.  For the purposes of this article:(a)  “Employee” means employee of a licensee or employee of the agent of a licensee subject to this act. (b)  “Employer” means a licensee or agent of a licensee subject to this act. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1064, Sec. 21.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.881 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 3 - Remedies for Employer Discrimination|Section 1596.881.

1596.881.  No employer shall discharge, demote, or suspend, or threaten to discharge, demote, or suspend, or in any manner discriminate against any employee who takes any of the following actions:(a)  Makes any good faith oral or written complaint of the violation of any licensing or other laws by the employer to the State Department of Social Services or other agency having statutory responsibility for enforcement of the law or to the employer or representative of the employer. (b)  Institutes, or causes to be instituted, any proceeding against the employer in relation to the violation of any licensing or other laws. (c)  Is, or will be, a witness or testify in a proceeding in relation to the violation of any licensing or other laws. (d)  Refuses to perform work in violation of a licensing law or regulation after notifying the employer of the violation. Employees shall be notified in writing at the time of employment of their rights under this chapter, as evidenced by their signature on a notification form outlining actions protected by this section. Forms to be utilized for this purpose shall be kept on file at the facility. The department shall provide each facility with the notification forms, which shall include information regarding enforcement pursuant to relevant Labor Code sections.“Other laws” for the purposes of this section, includes, but is not limited to, laws relating to staff-child ratios, transportation of children, or child abuse.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 489, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.882 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 3 - Remedies for Employer Discrimination|Section 1596.882.

1596.882.  (a)  A claim by the employee alleging the violation by the employer of Section 1596.881 shall be presented to the employer within 45 days after the action as to which complaint is made and presented to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement not later than 90 days after the action as to which complaint is made. (b)  Upon receipt of the complaint, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall cause whatever investigation to be made as it deems appropriate. (c)  If upon investigation the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement determines that the employer has violated Section 1596.881, it shall bring an action in any appropriate court against the employer. (d)  In any such action, the court shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to issue restraining orders and order all appropriate relief, including rehiring and reinstatement of the employee of his or her former position with backpay and benefits. (e)  Within 30 days of the receipt of a complaint pursuant to this section, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall review the facts of the employee’s complaint and either set a hearing date or notify the employee and the employer of its decision. Where necessary, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall begin the appropriate court action to enforce the decision. (f)  Except for any grievance procedure or arbitration or hearing that is available to the employee pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, this section is the exclusive means for presenting claims under this article. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 489, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.883 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 3 - Remedies for Employer Discrimination|Section 1596.883.

1596.883.  Any employer who willfully refuses to rehire, promote, or otherwise restore an employee or former employee who has been determined to be eligible for the rehiring or promotion by a grievance procedure, arbitration, or hearing authorized by law, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1615, Sec. 9.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1596.885 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.4 - California Child Day Care Act|ARTICLE 4 - Suspension and Revocation|Section 1596.885.

1596.885.  The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act:(a)  Violation by the licensee, registrant, or holder of a special permit of this act or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. (b)  Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violating of this act or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. (c)  Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. (d)  The conviction of a licensee, or other person specified in Section 1596.871, at any time before or during licensure, of a crime as defined in Section 1596.871. (e)  Engaging in acts of financial malfeasance concerning the operation of a facility, including, but not limited to, improper use or embezzlement of client moneys and property or fraudulent appropriation for personal gain of facility moneys and property, or willful or negligent failure to provide services for the care of clients. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 47. Effective August 19, 1998.)