Morrison County Daycare Newsletter

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1 Morrison County Daycare Newsletter October 2017 Greetings Family Child Care Providers! I am expecting in early October and anticipate being out on maternity leave the months of October and November. I plan to work part-time in December and resume my full-time job duties in January. During my leave, please feel free to contact our case aides with any questions or concerns you may have. Variance requests will be addressed by my supervisor, Melanie Erickson. New home inspections as well as changes in licensed areas within your currently licensed space will not be completed until my return. Thanks to each of you for all you do to support our young children in Morrison County! Gail Alissa Erdrich Staci Stoner alissae@co.morrison.mn.us stacis@co.morrison.mn.us Water Temperature Every year, water temperature is one of the most common correction orders issued, and one of the most frustrating for providers. We often hear how no one has changed the setting, but now the water is too hot. While we believe that providers have not changed the setting on their water heaters, as water heaters get older, it seems that they do not regulate themselves as well as when they are new. This can lead to more fluctuation in water temperature. It is the child care provider s responsibility to check water temperature in order to ensure that it remains under 120 degrees Fahrenheit in sinks and tubs accessible to children. Some providers have chosen to install mixing valves on sinks used by children, or have turned the hot water off completely. Both options would meet the rule requirement of keeping the water below 120 degrees. Please remember if this is your solution, and the water in the rest of the home is over 120 degree Fahrenheit, those sinks and tubs must be inaccessible to children in care.

2 Morrison County Daycare Newsletter October 2017 What s new for Child Care Licensing The 2017 Legislature made a number of statutory changes for programs licensed by DHS in order to comply with the Child Care Development Block Grant. These are only summaries of the changes enacted and may not reflect all changes to laws that impact licensed programs. Although many of the rules are already in effect, counties are awaiting further direction from DHS regarding implementation, particularly with the annual inspections and which violations will be eligible for fix-it tickets. Sudden unexpected infant death and abusive head trauma training requirements for relatives clarified Clarifies that an individual who is related to the license holder and who is involved only in the care of the license holder s own infant or child under school age and who is not designated to be a caregiver, helper, or substitute for the licensed program is exempt from the sudden unexpected infant death and abusive head trauma training. S.F. 2, Article 7, section 24. Modifies 245A.50, subdivision 5. Effective July 1, Definition of annual modified for purposes of 245A.50 Defines annual or annually for the purposes of family child care training requirements in section 245A.50 to mean the 12-month period beginning on the license effective date or the annual anniversary of the effective date and ending on the day prior to the annual anniversary of the license effective date. S.F. 2, Article 9, sections 1-2. Modifies 245A.02, subdivision 2b; creates a new subdivision, 2c, in 245A.02. Effective July 1, Licensing inspection exit interview required Requires the county licensing agency to offer an exit interview following a licensing inspection to discuss violations of law or rule observed during the inspection and offer technical assistance on how to comply with applicable laws and rules. S.F. 2, Article 9, section 3. Modifies 245A.04, subdivision 4. Effective October 1, Request for expedited correction order review permitted Permits licensed family child care providers to request expedited review of a correction order if 1) the corrective action pending reconsideration would require either a substantial expenditure of funds or change to the licensed program and 2) the license holder describes actions the license holder will take in lieu of the corrective action to ensure the health and safety of children in care pending reconsideration of the correction order. S.F. 2, Article 9, section 4. Modifies 245A.02, subdivision 2. Effective July 1, Fix-it ticket authorized Requires the commissioner to issue, in lieu of a correction order, a fix-it ticket if the commissioner finds that 1) the license holder failed to comply with an applicable requirement that is eligible for a fix-it ticket; 2) the violation does not imminently

3 Morrison County Daycare Newsletter October 2017 endanger the health, safety, or rights of the persons served by the program; 3) the license holder did not receive a fix-it ticket or correction order for the violation at the license holder s last licensing inspection; 4) the violation can be corrected at the time of inspection or within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and 5) the license holder corrects the violation at the time of inspection or agrees to correct the violation within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Within one week of receiving a fix-it ticket, the license holder must submit evidence that the license holder corrected the violation; if the license holder does not submit evidence or the evidence of the correction is insufficient, the commissioner must issue a correction order. The list of violations eligible for a fix-it ticket will be developed by the commissioner following consultation with license holders and county agencies. S.F. 2, Article 9, section 7. Creates a new section, 245A.065. Effective October 1, Correction order quotas prohibited Prohibits the commissioner and county licensing agency from ordering, mandating, requiring, or suggesting to any person responsible for licensing or inspecting a family child care or child care center a quota for the issuance of correction orders. S.F. 2, Article 9, section 6. Modifies 245A.06. Effective July 1, Correction order posting modified Requires the Commissioner to issue amended correction orders following a reversal or rescission of a correction order violation and modifies posting requirements for correction orders that are reversed or rescinded. S.F. 2, Article 9, section 5. Modifies 245A.06, subdivision 8. Effective July 1, Annual inspections To bring Minnesota into compliance with federal requirements, counties will now be required to inspect family child care programs at least annually. S.F. 2, Article 16, Section 5. Modifies 245A.16, subdivision 1. Effective August 1, Communication regarding changes to law and policy required Requires the commissioner to provide information to child care license holders on a timely basis of changes to state and federal statute, rule, regulation and policy relating to the provision of licensed child care, the child care assistance program, and Parent Aware, and child care licensing functions delegated to counties, including information to promote license holder compliance. S.F. 2, Article 9, Section 9. Creates new section, 245A Effective July 1, Child care and development block grant changes Brings Minnesota into compliance with the health and safety requirements of the 2014 reauthorization of the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Changes include: o o Changes to parental access Modifications to the existing child growth and development and behavior guidance training

4 Morrison County Daycare Newsletter o o October 2017 Modifications to the existing supervising for safety training requirement Requirements relating to allergies, handling and disposal of bodily fluids, and emergency preparedness. In addition, license holders will be required to use the DHS Child Care Emergency Plan DSH-7414A (PDF). S.F. 2, Article 16, Sections 4, Creates a new subdivision 15 in 245A.14; modifies 245A.50, subdivisions 2, 7. Creates a new section, 245A.51. Effective August 1, Modifies 245A.50, subdivision 9. Effective July 1, Background study requirement modifications Requires a new fingerprint-based background study for all licensed family child care and licensed child care centers and their staff and household members. The new background study, which will be valid for five years and will be conducted by the Department of Human Services, will include a review of Minnesota criminal records, predatory offender registry, and child abuse and neglect registry. It will also include a review of FBI criminal records, the National Sex Offender Public Website, and child abuse and neglect registries in any state where the subject has resided in the previous five years. The background study will cost $40 in addition to a separate finger printing fee. All individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of a child or include unsupervised access to children will be required to obtain the new enhanced background study. S.F. 2, Article 16, Sections Various effective dates. The Department will contact license holders with more details about these changes and alert them to when they must obtain the new, enhanced background study. Licensing data and correction order posting guidelines No later than November 1, 2017, the commissioner shall develop guidelines for posting public licensing data for licensed child care programs following consultation with stakeholders. S.F. 2, Article 7, Section 35. The Business of Child Care Many child care providers love the idea of caring for kids, but running their own business is a scary thought! When you are licensed for Family Child Care, those things go hand in hand. For those new to the profession, you may not be aware of a wonderful resource for child care providers, Tom Copeland s Taking Care of Business (tomcopelandblog.com). Tom offers helpful advice on policies, taxes, insurance and many other topics. He is also open to receiving questions directly from providers. Licensors often refer providers to his website for business related questions. Tom recently presented at a training for licensors and we were reminded of all of his great resources. We encourage you to browse through his website for information on a variety of topics.

5 What is "Weather Permitting"? Understand the Weather Child Care Weather Watch Wind-Chill 30 is chilly and generally uncomfortable 15 to 30 is cold 0 to 15 is very cold -20 to 0 is bitter cold with significant risk of frostbite -20 to -60 is extreme cold and frostbite is likely -60 is frigid and exposed skin will freeze in 1 minute Air Temperature Wind-Chill Factor Chart (in Fahrenheit) Wind Speed in mph Calm Comfortable for out door play Caution Danger Heat Index 80 or below is considered comfortable 90 beginning to feel uncomfortable 100 uncomfortable and may be hazardous 110 considered dangerous All temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit Air Temperature (F) Heat Index Chart (in Fahrenheit %) Relative Humidity (Percent)

6 Child Care Weather Watch Watching the weather is part of a child care provider s job. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safety is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. What clothing, beverages, and protections are appropriate? Clothe children to maintain a comfortable body temperature (warmer months - lightweight cotton, colder months - wear layers of clothing). Beverages help the body maintain a comfortable temperature. Water or fruit juices are best. Avoid high-sugar content beverages and soda pop. Sunscreen may be used year around. Use a sunscreen labeled as SPF-15 or higher. Read and follow all label instructions for the sunscreen product. Look for sunscreen with UVB and UVA ray protection. Shaded play areas protect children from the sun. Condition GREEN - Children may play outdoors and be comfortable. Watch for signs of children becoming uncomfortable while playing. Use precautions regarding clothing, sunscreen, and beverages for all child age groups. INFANTS AND TODDLERS are unable to tell the child care provider if they are too hot or cold. Children become fussy when uncomfortable. Infants/toddlers will tolerate shorter periods of outdoor play. Dress infants/toddlers in lightweight cotton or cotton-like fabrics during the warmer months. In cooler or cold months dress infants in layers to keep them warm. Protect infants from the sun by limiting the amount of time outdoors and playing in shaded areas. Give beverages when playing outdoors. YOUNG CHILDREN remind children to stop playing, drink a beverage, and apply more sunscreen. OLDER CHILDREN need a firm approach to wearing proper clothing for the weather (they may want to play without coats, hats or mittens). They may resist applying sunscreen and drinking beverages while outdoors. Condition YELLOW - use caution and closely observe the children for signs of being too hot or cold while outdoors. Clothing, sunscreen, and beverages are important. Shorten the length of outdoor time. INFANTS AND TODDLERS use precautions outlined in Condition Green. Clothing, sunscreen, and beverages are important. Shorten the length of time for outdoor play. YOUNG CHILDREN may insist they are not too hot or cold because they are enjoying playtime. Child care providers need to structure the length of time for outdoor play for the young child. OLDER CHILDREN need a firm approach to wearing proper clothing for the weather (they may want to play without coats, hats or mittens), applying sunscreen and drinking liquids while playing outdoors. Condition RED - most children should not play outdoors due to the health risk. INFANTS/TODDLERS should play indoors and have ample space for large motor play. YOUNG CHILDREN may ask to play outside and do not understand the potential danger of weather conditions. OLDER CHILDREN may play outdoors for very short periods of time if they are properly dressed, have plenty of fluids. Child care providers must be vigilant about maximum protection of children. Understand the Weather The weather forecast may be confusing unless you know the meaning of the words. Blizzard Warning: There will be snow and strong winds that produce a blinding snow, deep drifts, and life threatening wind chills. Seek shelter immediately. Heat Index Warning: How hot it feels to the body when the air temperature (in Fahrenheit) and relative humidity are combined. Relative Humidity: The percent of moisture in the air. Temperature: The temperature of the air in degrees Fahrenheit. Wind: The speed of the wind in miles per hour. Wind Chill Warning: There will be sub-zero temperatures with moderate to strong winds expected which may cause hypothermia and great danger to people, pets and livestock. Winter Weather Advisory: Weather conditions may cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. If caution is exercised, these situations should not become life threatening. Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter conditions have begun in your area. Winter Storm Watch: Severe winter conditions, like heavy snow and ice are possible within the next day or two. Child Care Weather Watch, Iowa Department Public Health, Healthy Child Care Iowa, Produced through federal grant (MCJ19T029 & MCJ19KCC7) funds from the US Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Maternal & Child Health Bureau. Wind-Chill and Heat Index information is from the National Weather Service.

7 The Minnesota Quality Improvement & Registry Tool HOW TO DOWNLOAD & PRINT YOUR LEARNING RECORD 1. Login to your Develop individual profile at 2. Click on Knowledge and Competency Framework Learning Record on the right hand side of the page: 3. You may see this notice at the bottom of your screen. If you are using a public computer: Click on OPEN, then print your Learning Record. If you are using a private computer: Click on SAVE, then print your Learning Record. If you have questions or need help, contact Develop at or support@develophelp.zendesk.com.

8 Classes taught by: Jessica Nutz Any questions call her at First Aid American Heart Association Course ID: Hours From Farm to Child Care Course ID: Renewing the Countryside 5.00 Hours Level 1: VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition Heartsaver CPR and AED Course ID: Hours Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care Programs Course ID: Minnesota Department of Health: Physical Activity and Nutrition Unit 2.00 Hours Level 1: VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Course ID: Hours Active Supervision: Emergency Situations Course ID: Hours Health and Safety I - Family Child Care (In- Service) Course ID: Hours Level 1: VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices Health and Safety II - Family Child Care (In- Service) Course ID: or Course ID: Hours Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care Course ID: Hours Level 1: VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Course ID: Hours Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Course ID: Hours Level 2: VII.B: Ensuring Safety

9 DIANNA JENKINS & LAURA MIDDELSTADT Certified Instructors The American Safety & Health Institute Child Care Aware of Minnesota Minnesota Center for Professional Development *CPR/AED *BASIC FIRST AID *BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS *SUID/AHT Smiley Road Phone & fax: Nisswa, MN Cell Phone: The following classes are appropriate for childcare providers, foster parents and general public. Classes will be held at the: Arrowwood Lodge Room: Bait & Tackle or Ojibwa (2 nd floor) 6967 Lake Forest Rd., Baxter CPR/AED: First Aid: SUID/AHT: (6:30-9:30 PM) (6:30-9:30 PM) (6:30-8:30 PM) Monday, October 16 Thursday, November 16 Tuesday, December 12 Tuesday, November 14 Monday, December 11 Thursday, December 7 Participants will receive official certification from The American Safety & Health Institute and/or Minnesota Center for Professional Development. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and class participation certificates will be awarded. Newly-licensed Crow Wing County childcare providers who have paid the initial provider fee to Diane Anderson will send in 2 checks ($25 and $20) for the CPR and First Aid classes. Since the County Board covers the initial $25 fee, that check will be returned when you attend the class. Pre-paid registration is required. If you do not attend because you forget, the fee is forfeited. Write checks and mail with registration form to: Dianna Jenkins Smiley Rd. Nisswa, MN Cut & Mail below form with registration... NAME: PHONE: CPR..date: (class fee: $45.00) 1 st Aid...date: (class fee: $45.00) SUID/AHT date: (class fee: $10.00) Amount enclosed: $ I have applied for a childcare provider license in Crow Wing County

10 Dianna Jenkins & Laura Middelstadt Certified Instructors The American Safety & Health Institute Minnesota Center for Professional Development Child Care Aware of Minnesota CPR/AED Basic First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens SUID/AHT Smiley Road Phone & fax: Nisswa, MN Cell Phone: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death & Abusive Head Trauma (SUID & AHT) Thursday, November 30 6:30-8:30 PM Morrison County Government Building 213 SE 1 st Avenue, Little Falls Room #1 Class fee: $10.00 This class meets DHS Licensing training requirements for both Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Abusive Head Trauma (AHT). Content includes recommendations to reduce Sudden, Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths; safe sleep environments; MN Child Care regulations related to safe sleep; as well as symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma, risk factors for abusive head trauma; strategies to use when stressed, angry or frustrated. Pre-paid registration is required. If you do not attend because you forget, the fee is forfeited. Write checks and mail with registration form to: Dianna Jenkins Smiley Rd. Nisswa, MN Cut & mail below form with registration... NAME: PHONE: SUID/AHT Thursday, November 30 (class fee: $10.00) Amount enclosed: $