tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post4813997239758313727..comments2023-03-25T02:30:21.884-07:00Comments on Daycare Deals: New Information on Lexie's LawDaycare Dealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-74288728199038728562010-06-24T19:21:34.384-07:002010-06-24T19:21:34.384-07:00Have you found any information out yet about CCPT/...Have you found any information out yet about CCPT/AFSCME Union yet? I feel that you would be the best resource. The state of Michigan is suing AFSCME day care union for forcing providers to pay union dues. Look on KDHE's website for the union's agreement with SRS and KDHE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-39289152087973326282010-06-23T19:18:05.399-07:002010-06-23T19:18:05.399-07:00Anonymous #12,
I just talked to my local SRS offi...Anonymous #12,<br /><br />I just talked to my local SRS office last week. The woman told me that I did not have to be part of the Union to be contracted with SRS. She said that was between the Union and me if I wanted to be part of it.Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-19502608541511320322010-06-12T20:54:43.187-07:002010-06-12T20:54:43.187-07:00Anonymous #12,
I am curious too about the SRS and...Anonymous #12,<br /><br />I am curious too about the SRS and the Union. I was also told the other day that the Union might be able to access our information once the online database is up and running. This worries me. I will have to do some research because I have not been able to find out much about the Union and SRS. I'll let you know if I figure it out.Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-28257297183201097362010-06-12T16:00:25.528-07:002010-06-12T16:00:25.528-07:00I would like to know more about what the other per...I would like to know more about what the other person was talking about with the AFSCME Day Care Union. Will we have to join the Union if we care for SRS children? Since SRS gave this union $1.5 Million for traning day care providers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-13037709900405759752010-05-20T12:22:59.721-07:002010-05-20T12:22:59.721-07:00Comment #10,
I have had that same thought too. Th...Comment #10,<br /><br />I have had that same thought too. They might be so overwhelmed that they don't do the inspections well or I fear that they'll be so stressed that they'll take it out on us (likely not intentionally) with really strict inspections.Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-80846990891277040232010-05-20T09:57:25.788-07:002010-05-20T09:57:25.788-07:00I'm not sure that they will be harder with the...I'm not sure that they will be harder with these changes. My fear is that since they have so many new homes to inspect, they won't inspect like they should just so they can get everyone done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-86452503628669142972010-05-19T20:14:03.083-07:002010-05-19T20:14:03.083-07:00Comment #8,
Thank you for this information. Every...Comment #8,<br /><br />Thank you for this information. Every provider needs to make sure that she has areas locked/blocked off that would not meet requirements. Again, it really depends on the inspector. My inspector did not go through every unlocked drawer or cabinet. With these changes, all of us might need to evaluate our homes again to make sure that all areas are childproofed. I expect inspectors to be harder with these new changes.Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-44815145957344574342010-05-19T18:56:16.088-07:002010-05-19T18:56:16.088-07:00My inspector goes through anything that the childr...My inspector goes through anything that the children can have access too...so if they aren't allowed in your bedroom, and you lock the door or put a door handle cover on it, then they don't go there other than to maybe glance in to make sure you aren't hiding kids or animals they don't know about. Otherwise she did go through every UNLOCKED drawer and cabinet, some more than others...such as diaper drawers or places that the children can easily reach or open. If you don't want her in some place..then make it off limits to the kids as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-29701619964296027382010-05-19T15:44:52.993-07:002010-05-19T15:44:52.993-07:00Comment #6,
I know that my inspector did not go t...Comment #6,<br /><br />I know that my inspector did not go through my personal belongings nor did she open up my closets (other than my linen in the hallway) or rifle through my personal belongings. In fact, she pretty much just glanced at my bedroom. However, every inspector is different. I know that mine told me they start looking in closets if get a report about providers with too many kids. We do have to open our houses to inspectors, but I have not had a bad experinence with inspections.Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-10501583789595713492010-05-19T15:27:04.414-07:002010-05-19T15:27:04.414-07:00My only problem with the inspections is that I hea...My only problem with the inspections is that I hear they go through your personal belongings...like drawers in your bedroom. That will irritate me if they do stuff like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-45794562406764784472010-05-19T12:52:06.971-07:002010-05-19T12:52:06.971-07:00TLM Childcare,
Who is your referral and resource ...TLM Childcare,<br /><br />Who is your referral and resource agency? I would like to contact them.Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-34612387156402766402010-05-19T12:50:29.233-07:002010-05-19T12:50:29.233-07:00Anonymous,
This is a hard question because everyt...Anonymous,<br /><br />This is a hard question because everything is at such a standstill until the Governor actually signs the bill into legistlature. I called the City of Wichita's child care licensure department was told that you would have to call and ask them when/if the bill gets signed. I'm sorry that this doesn't seem like a good answer, but KDHE and the local contacts don't have any more information than we do at this point. <br /><br />Now here is what I would do in your position: If my renewal was coming up, I would go ahead and fill out the licensed packet. I would do this because I think that all homes in Kansas will eventually be inspected and licensed regardless of if this bill gets signed. I think enough people are pushing for this, so it's really just a matter of time. <br /><br />If something holds up this bill, then you can still keep your numbers at 6 if you like. As to the other differences between licesed and registered,inspections aren't bad--but they are long. Also, the training requirement of 15 hours is not hard to meet in 1 year. Childstart has videos available to watch and classes to take. *If you did go the route of becoming licensed without this bill, you can use your CPR/First Aid class (if in the year you were renewing) for some of your hours (Mine got me 8 hours of training requirements). <br /><br />Does this help answer your question?Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-74971537195276956902010-05-19T12:37:53.946-07:002010-05-19T12:37:53.946-07:00I just found out from my Resource and Referral age...I just found out from my Resource and Referral agency, that the FIRST inspection of a Registered home converting to Licensed will be announced, just as it is when you Start providing childcare.TLM CHILDCAREnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-56820265884425289992010-05-19T11:12:12.239-07:002010-05-19T11:12:12.239-07:00I am a registered childcare provider & I recei...I am a registered childcare provider & I received my renewal packet in the mail about 3 weeks ago. I've been holding off on completing it because I knew Lexi's law would be making some changes. Would it be easier to pick up a licensed packet & complete it? I hate to have to do double the work by completing the registered renewal just to have to complete another one after July.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433373535395415815.post-50619343103758634152010-05-18T13:51:43.116-07:002010-05-18T13:51:43.116-07:00I plan to do part 3 of this as soon as I get infor...I plan to do part 3 of this as soon as I get information from Nancy Jensen. I'll discuss checklists, licensing classes/activities, county contacts and other information. Please let me know in the comments or email daycaredeals@gmail.com if you have something you would like discussed.Daycare Dealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573724161472261867noreply@blogger.com