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New California Booster Seat Law
The California "Booster seat" law will go into affect on Jan. 1, 2012.
Here is the key message of the law:
"Children under age 8 must be properly buckled into a car seat or booster in the back seat.
Children age 8 or older may use the vehicle seat belt if it fits properly with the lap belt low on the hips, touching the upper thighs, and the shoulder belt crossing the center of the chest. If children are not tall enough for proper belt fit, they must ride in a booster or car seat.
Everyone in the car must be properly buckled up. For each child under 16 who is not properly secured, parents (if in the car) or drivers can be fined more than $475 and get a point on their driving records."
Click here to download and print a copy of the Car Seat Safety Law poster. Please post and share with the parents of the children in your care.
AB 2084 Child Care Facilities: Nutrition
This bill requires that, commencing January 1, 2012, except as provided, a licensed child day care facility shall comply with requirements for beverages served by the day care provider to children in the provider’s care:
• Whenever milk is served, serve only low-fat (1%) or nonfat milk
to children two years of age or older
• Limit juice to not more that one serving per day of 100% juice
• Serve no beverages with added sweeteners, either natural or
artificial
• Make clean and safe drinking water readily available and
accessible for consumption throughout the day
If a child has a medical necessity documented by a physician that includes the need for “medical food” or if a parent or guardian provides a beverage then the provider is exempted from the requirements of this bill as it relates to children.
ICES Winter 2011-12 Newsletter is available!
ICES Winter Newsletter is available online now!
Articles include:
Art Develops Skills
Creating Young Readers
Don't Make Mealtime a Battle
AB 2084 Child Care Facilities: Nutrition
Plus a tasty recipe, a fun story, and two great indoor craft ideas for cold winter days!
Check it out today!
Education Station: Tips for Really Getting to Know a Child
The Education Station for the month of February features helpful tips to really get to know the children in your care. Check it out today!
ICES 2011-12 Workshop Brochure
ICES 2011-12 Workshop Brochure is here! Don't miss out on these informative and fun workshops... click here to download and print your copy now!
ICES Closed for 2011-12 Holidays
ICES will be closed for upcoming 2012 holidays:
Monday, February 20 - President’s Day
Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day
Wednesday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 3 - Labor Day
Monday, November 12 - Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 22 - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 23 - Thanksgiving
Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 25 - Christmas Day
