Section 101616.2 - Child Care Center for Mildly Ill Children-Teacher Qualifications and Duties(a) In addition to Sections 101216, 101216.1, 101416.2 and 101516.2, the following shall apply:(b) Notwithstanding Section 101216.1(b), prior to employment a teacher shall complete three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in the identification, transmission, control and care of common childhood illnesses and communicable diseases; and shall complete three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development. These units shall be completed at an approved or accredited college or university. (1) After employment, a teacher hired under Section 101616.2(b) shall complete at least three units each semester or quarter until a total of 12 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in early childhood education or child development is completed as specified in Section 101216.1(c).(c) To be a fully qualified teacher in a child care center for mildly ill children, a fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101216.1(c) shall complete three postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in the identification, transmission, control and care of common childhood illnesses and communicable diseases at an approved or accredited college or university; and, as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866, shall complete at least 15 hours of health and safety training, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid. (1) Notwithstanding Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866(a), each fully qualified teacher shall complete 15 hours of health and safety training.(d) Original certified copies of transcripts verifying the completion of the required units shall be filed in each teacher's personnel file.(e) In each combination center and each single license child care center with a Level I or Level II component for mildly ill children, a fully qualified teacher as specified in Sections 101616.2(a) and (c) shall work closely with the director in planning the daily activities of the Level I or Level II component. (1) Under the guidance and supervision of the director, the fully qualified teacher as specified in Section 101616.2(e) shall be responsible for the overall operation of the Level I or Level II component.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 101616.2
1. New section filed 7-10-95; operative 8-9-95 (Register 95, No. 28).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 10-26-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 44).
3. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 8-28-2023; operative 10-1-2023 (Register 2023, No. 35). Note: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1596.72 and 1596.73, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 7-10-95; operative 8-9-95 (Register 95, No. 28).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section heading and section filed 10-26-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 44).
3. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 8-28-2023; operative 10/1/2023 (Register 2023, No. 35).