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In addition, when operators serve children and remain awake for these additional 8 hours, such practice endangers the health and safety of children in care. The Department may address remaining concerns through training or technical assistance on a case-by-case basis, or through a future regulatory amendment that restricts the number of children irrespective of relationship. Also, the Department considered the time frame and whether it should accept completed professional development prior to 2016. They also suggested that the Department re-evaluate the fiscal impact of the added family child care home requirements relating to monitoring means and 24-hour care prior to submission of this final-form rulemaking. The Keep Kids Safe site also lists FAQs for VolunteersandEmployers, FBI resources child protection resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers: https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/parents-and-caregivers-protecting-your-kids, 901 Allegheny Avenue The Department will require that operators submit their plans to the local Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) who is designated at a municipality level. Keep in mind that paper application return times are longer. Among the 16 commentators who offered general support of the regulations, several recommended additional changes to regulations concerning exclusion of children with symptoms of disease and designated health advocates, neither of which areas were included in the scope of the proposed rulemaking. WebNo more than 12 preschoolers in a group or class. they have previously received the federal criminal history background check and supply a copy to the employer; AND. Keystone STARS is aprogram for child care and Head Start programs interested in improving quality. Also, the language in this final-form rulemaking pertaining to accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions, parallels the requirements of the CCDBG. In addition, the Department also made changes to the regulation, including correcting typographical errors, reformatting to enhance readability and revising language to enhance clarity or conform to changes made in response to comments. Several commentators suggested that the Department add requirements that were not part of the proposed rulemaking. For family child care homes, the total cost Statewide is estimated to be $117,040, an amount that accounts for the costs of the professional development course fees as well as for the costs for obtaining a substitute staff person while the operator takes the professional development. 412-323-1400 A ''permanently qualified'' operator; however, is still subject to all other regulatory requirements. 92). Fourteen commentators commented and agreed with the proposed changes prohibiting the heating of formula or milk in a microwave oven. In addition to the topics prescribed by the CCDBG, the Department is increasing the annual clock-hours requirement from 6 hours annually to 12 hours annually for all child care staff working at certified child care facilities across this Commonwealth. 3290.4. Pennsylvania prayer in public schools laws allow for "reasonable periods the individual is applying for or holds a paid position for a period of 90 days. The Department acknowledges that it is difficult to come up with a strategy to replace the operator or staff person because a person is needed to satisfy the supervisory requirement. (3)Be a graduate of an approved 4-year college or university and submit documentary evidence of at least 2 years successful experience as a teacher in a public, nonpublic nonlicensed or accredited nursery or kindergarten school. Further, child abuse reporting training is mandated by the CPSL and is not an annual requirement under either the CPSL or these regulations. A school may group nursery and kindergarten ages 3, 4 and 5 together when the schools methodology, instructional materials and staff training are appropriate to the grouping. As stated previously, the subsidized child care regulations are not a part of this rulemaking. Five commentators responded to the proposed change aligning the family child care home requirements with the requirements for child care centers and group child care homes. The Department is placing additional emphasis on increased professional development for child care staff as a means to improve quality at child care facilities to better ensure the health and safety of the children in care. After the implementation of this final-form rulemaking, the Department will engage in ongoing consultation with the ELC regarding the impact of this final-form rulemaking on children receiving child care services. As a new applicant, the legal entity must follow all of the requirements for the application process. The provisions of this 53.21 amended under the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. 67016721). While the Department has received no comments on this issue, the Department recognizes the critical nature of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Department revised its methods to calculate the costs for increased professional development and for increased supervision in family child care homes. If a report is made by telephone, the reporter must file an electronic or written report within 48 hours of making the oral report. 500, No. The Department has determined that the costs to operators to satisfy the increased professional development clock hours requirement strikes an appropriate balance between the added costs and the importance of staff professional development to safeguard the health and safety of all children in care. Also included is a summary of IRRC's comments and the Department's responses to those comments. Under section 5(c) of the Regulatory Review Act, IRRC and the House and Senate Committees were provided with copies of the comments received during the public comment period, as well as other documents when requested. Child Protection Resources, Clearances, & PA Laws The purpose of this chapter is to provide standards to aid The requirement for a monitoring device does not implicate privacy concerns because the purposes and uses of such a device is for the purpose of assisting the caregiver with supervision only and not to record. Child Labor LawThe Pennsylvania Child Labor Law (CLL) was enacted to "provide for the health, safety, and welfare of minors by forbidding their employment or work in certain establishments and occupations, and under certain specified ages.". The provisions of this 53.33 amended under the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. 67016721). Five commentators commented on this provision and they all agreed with the requirement that facility persons show identification at the time of inspection to prevent falsification of identity. The Department responded and further clarified its response to Question # 25 of the RAF in this final-form rulemaking. View the proposed regulation. Regarding the IRRC comment that specific provisions citing the CCDBG language were not included in the proposed regulation, the Department reviewed the CCDBG language and is adding the specific language from the CCDBG into this final-form rulemaking in 3270.11(c), 3280.11(c) and 3290.11(e)). One commentator who agreed with the use of monitoring suggested the requirement should apply to all facilities and not only family child care homes. The Department is, therefore, amending the wording to be consistent with 3270.33(d) and 3280.33(c). Family child care homes that offer 24-hour child care provide it an average of 180 days per year. The operator may not need a video monitor with audio capabilities depending on the layout of the home or if the operator is using another monitoring means. The Department acknowledges the suggestions from IRRC and commentators that previously-completed professional development should be counted towards satisfying the professional development requirements. The Department acknowledges and declines the suggestions to add to or modify the requirements because this final-form regulation parallels the requirements of the CCDBG, which includes that annual inspections must be unannounced. Next, five commentators who agreed suggested that this final-form rulemaking include clear language that professional development, as required by the CCDBG, can and does count toward the annual 12 clock hours of professional development that new staff need in the first year of employment. There shall be at least one flush toilet and one washbowl for every 15 children. Many studies show this to be the number-one category that brings liability claims against the Church. (2) A recreational camp or program. Certified child care facilities are impacted because they will be required to participate in additional professional development and be subject to annual, unannounced inspections as required by the CCDBG. The provisions of this 53.12 amended under the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. 67016721). The requirement, therefore, strikes an appropriate balance between limiting the hours an operator can work in a 24-hour period and the health and safety interests of children in care. 3270.11(c) and (d)/3280.11(c) and (d)/3290.11(e) and (f)Application for and issuance of a certificate of compliance; and 3270.31(f),(g) and (h)/3280.31(f), (g) and (h)/3290.31(g), (h ) and (j)Age and training. Finally, the Department understands that operators are likely to request assistance with added costs to help satisfy some of the requirements in this final-form rulemaking as discussed as follows. Gospel-Centered Family Play They probably already have the zoning you need to start a business involving children. Over the last 25 years, industry standards in health and safety have evolved Nationwide. IRRC had two general comments. Another commentator proposed revisions to lower the qualifications and responsibilities requirements in 3270.36 and 3270.37 (relating to assistant group supervisor qualifications and responsibilities; and aide qualifications and responsibilities). Please direct comments or questions to, Director or teacher and assistant teacher or two aides. Other commentators agreed with aligning the family child care home requirements with the group child care home and child care center requirements so that all facilities throughout this Commonwealth are subject to the same regulatory requirements and are certified. There are approximately 7,163 total certified child care facilities operating that have a total licensed capacity to provide care to an estimated 382,158 children across this Commonwealth, all of whom will benefit from the increased health and safety standards established in this final-form rulemaking. The Department will consider these suggestions for future rulemakings. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30553). The process by which a child care operator becomes and remains certified is called ''certification.''. However, these requests do not relate to the CCDBG requirements, changes in State statute or the scope of the proposed rulemaking. Another commentator requested that a regulation be added requiring napping infants to be checked every 15 to 20 minutes. One commentator requested that changes be made to the requirements for outlets with reference to 3270.65 (relating to protective electrical covers). There shall be a minimum of 35 square feet of floor space per child in the indoor classrooms, exclusive of offices, sanitary facilities, storage spaces and other auxiliary rooms. However, the Department appreciates the commentator's comments and will take them under consideration. Eighteen commentators commented on the requirement for announced and unannounced inspections. All child care operators and staff may use the Department's professional development registry, which the operators can use to maintain data about staff members and the status of the required professional development. (e)Exception to pupil-teacher ratios may be granted by the Board upon written request. Some family child care home operators may not need to purchase and use a monitoring device due to the presence of additional staff who can supervise the children when the operator is taking a restroom break or preparing meals. Other commentators suggested that language be added into this final-form rulemaking that specifically requires that courses completed within 2 years prior to the date of publication of this final-form rulemaking count toward satisfaction of the required professional development. When a family child care home offers 24-hour care, determining the time period that the family child care home offers the 24-hour care is contingent on the number of parents who opt for 24-hour care on a daily basis and the number of days the facility is closed due to holidays or vacation. The pre-purchased codes can only be used once and allows the organization to have access to the applicants Child Abuse clearance results once those results are processed. On Feb. 10, 2022, the Department of Education submitted final-form regulation #6-349 to the House and Senate Education Committees and the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC). 113-186) (CCDBG), which was enacted on November 19, 2014, and to implement the requirements under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. 3270.11(b)/3280.11(b)/3290.11(b)Application for and issuance of a certificate of compliance. Furthermore, some operators offering such care may not experience having children in care during those hours due to parent work schedules, holidays or other arrangements made by the parents. The Department did not receive any comments about these obsolete provisions. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30555). Nicole Leigh has been writing professionally since 2009. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30557). Finally, as previously provided, the requirements under the subsidized child care regulations are not a part of this final-form rulemaking. Section 16 of the act of December 28, 2015 (P.L. Following review of their feedback, the Department estimates total Statewide one-time costs for all family child care homes that will purchase a monitoring device to be $88,900. Some commentators disagreed generally. As such, the Department is not changing this provision. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3290.11. Three commentators disagreed with the proposed requirement to have a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) certificate because the requirement is a burden to operators and families and the requirement should only apply to new operators. The Department determines that this final-form rulemaking provides essential protections to the health and safety of children in care by ensuring that family child care home operators and staff who are providing 24-hour care are always alert and sufficiently rested. For group child care homes, the total cost Statewide is estimated to be $180,639, an amount that accounts for the same cost calculations as for child care centers. The goal especially is to strike a balance between protecting children and not making the background check requirements for volunteers so onerous that programs beneficial to children are adversely affected. After careful consideration, the Department is also replacing the term ''emergency plan drills'' with the term ''emergency drills'' throughout this final-form rulemaking. On July 1, 2015 Governor Wolf signed into law further revisions to Pennsylvanias child protection laws, effective immediately. Full copies of all regulations are available online on the Department's web site at https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Child-Care/Pages/Child-Care-Regulations.aspx and on the Pennsylvania Code's web site at https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/055/articleVDI_toc.html&d=. Several commentators also suggested adding language to the regulation to make clear the required professional development is a one-time requirement. Here at the preschool we believe that children learn best through play, exploration, and discovery. Pennsylvania child care, daycare and early learning programscan be regulated by the state or the federal government. The intent of the legislation is to protect student records, facilitate the investigation of complaints, provide for enforcement action, and facilitate the collection of statistical data on private licensed schools. The Department of Education proposes to add Chapter 713 (relating to charter schools and cyber charter schools) to Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code. How a Year Without Roe Shifted American Views on Abortion PA Act 153 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Information. The Department understands that the increase in required annual professional development clock hours will result in added costs to operators. As noted previously, the Keystone STARS Program is a voluntary program. The Department considered various populations, including minorities, the elderly, small businesses and farmers, when it established the current regulations and developed this final-form rulemaking. Prior to having fingerprints taken, an applicant must first make an appointment online at IDentoGo. A ''permanently qualified'' operator refers to an operator who, under the 2008 regulatory update, was grand- fathered in without a GED or high school diploma. The Department appreciates the support to more closely align the three chapters of regulations. The Department will need to study the suggestion and the corollary fiscal impact further before making changes to the number of minimum staff required when children are in care. Parents wishing to send their students to a church-based preschool may want to ask if the school is licensed. Next, the topics described in 3270.31(f), 3280.31(f) and 3290.31(g) are clear, acceptable and sufficiently broad to encompass a broad array of topics related to health and safety, as well as early childhood development. Finally, because the definition of ''volunteer'' is not substantively changing, the proposed changes to 3270.31(a), 3280.31(a) and 3290.31(c) are not being made. The provisions of this 53.23 amended under the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. 67016721). There shall be instructional materials and indoor/outdoor equipment compatible with the schools philosophy, objectives and teaching methodology which will accommodate the number of children enrolled in the school. The Department responded to all comments. The 6-hour annual professional development requirement was first implemented in 1992, over 27 years ago, and has not been revised since. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. The provisions of this 53.26 adopted June 11, 1968, effective June 26, 1969; amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. - Rules and Regulations - Title 22-Education (relating to career and technical education) - as in the Pennsylvania Bulletin - Effective date - May 31, 2008. In addition, the family child care community responded to a survey about the monitoring means it would use for increased supervision, which allowed the Department to revise the cost estimates. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. Wall and floor coverings and furniture shall be of such type and quality as will assure safe and sanitary conditions. Private Licensed SchoolsThe Private Licensed Schools Act, Act 174 of 1986, created the State Board of Licensed Schools with the authority to license and regulate private career and trade schools. Federal Part C (Infants/Toddlers) PA The Department also added identical provisions into 3270.31(f), 3280.31(f) and 3290.31(g) to ensure continued consistency. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 53 Pa.B. (3) A sports or athletic program. The following is a summary of the comments received and the Department's response to those comments. Ministry Assistant The Department appreciates the suggestion of additional professional development topics. Some commentators agreed with the change because it offers better protection of health and safety for the children in care. 24 P.S. A commentator also suggested that operators be given additional support to become familiar with the procedures. IRRC also directs the Department to provide more specificity in the final-form regulation or to explain how it plans to address the regulated community's concerns regarding these requirements. The Department also acknowledges the request for assistance with costs and notes that operators that wish to provide higher quality child care through the Keystone STARS program may be eligible for assistance with costs. 10701080) that set forth registration provisions in the act. As a result, an estimated 95% of all child care staff in currently-certified child care facilities have already taken the available professional development and have met the Federally-prescribed CCDBG requirement. The Law and Children's Ministry - ChurchLeaders Provisional clearances are available for non-resident volunteers who may serve as volunteers within the Commonwealth for up to a total of 30 days in one calendar year provided that the volunteer is in compliance with the clearance standards of the jurisdiction where the volunteer is domiciled and provides documentation of this compliance to the person responsible for selection of volunteers. December 6, 2012. The Department of Health specifically requested that the Department consider obesity prevention because of the growing pervasiveness of obesity in children Nationwide. Pittsburgh Presbytery is a covenant community formed by the triune God, called to share together in the ongoing life and ministry of Jesus Christ, proclaiming and demonstrating the Gospel publicly in word and deed in the power of the Holy Spirit. (Be sure to factor in any security deposits, and insurance policies you may need to purchase, as well as the transportation expenses to get to and from the location each day.). The Department needs to do additional research and outreach about the additional requirements suggested by the commentators. The heightened requirement will ensure that child care operators and staff remain at the forefront of delivering quality child care services. 3270.2. Keystone STARS builds upon the child care regulations. The Commonwealth is not empowered to approve the faculty or staff of any registered, nonlicensed religious school. Also, family child care homes that provide 24-hour care will be required to employ a second caregiver because an operator will not be permitted to work or supervise children alone for more than 16 hours in a 24-hour time period. The Department is making significant changes to this section to address the concerns of the commentators and the IRRC. The Department clarifies CCDBG requirements in this final-form regulation by adding language to all three chapters in 3270.31(e), 3280.31(e) and 3290.31(e) that clarifies a staff person maintain ongoing professional development in the topics outlined by the CCDBG under 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(i)(x) and 98.44(a)(5) (relating to health and safety requirements; and training and professional development). Among the commentators who agreed with the requirement, several expressed concerns that the added requirements were a financial burden, with one commentator noting that the subsidy rate had not risen accordingly for reimbursement. Keystone State. 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