The Nevada Registry Blog
Rare Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Washoe County
Posted May 1, 2012 at 01:00 PM by Shelly Nye
A rare strain of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has made its way to the Truckee Meadows. According to local public health officials, 30 cases of HFMD, identified as Coxsackievirus A6, have been identified here; cases have appeared in only three other places in the United States – Alabama (38), California (seven), and Connecticut (one). Read more about it!
Notice of Washoe County Child Care Advisory Board Meeting
Posted April 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM by Shelly Nye
The next Washoe County Child Care Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 6pm-8pm in the Washoe County Commissioners’ Chambers; 1001 East 9th Street,Washoe County Complex, Bldg. A.
New Capacity Regulations for Family Child Care Providers
Posted January 10, 2012 at 09:00 AM by Shelly Nye
Attention Family Child Care Providers!
Effective January 1, 2012, any child of your own who is under the age of 3 MUST be included in your overall licensed capacity number. Read more about this new regulation.
New SIDS Guidelines: No Bumpers in the Crib
Posted October 19, 2011 at 09:17 AM by Shelly Nye
According to new recommendations made by pediatricians, a baby's risk of dying while sleeping is reduced when he/she is vaccinated, breast-fed and has no "bumpers" lining the sides of their crib. Read more about their recommendations for promoting safe sleep for babies and...
State Child Care Licensing Regulation Changes
Posted August 30, 2011 at 09:03 PM by Shelly Nye
A number of Assembly Bills were passed during the recent legislative session that affect child care facilities. Child Care Licensing has summarized the changes in a letter being sent to all State-licensed facilities in September 2011. Review the changes. Please feel free to contact Melissa Faul...
New Childhood Obesity Training Requirement
Posted July 27, 2011 at 02:09 PM by Shelly Nye
SB27 was passed during the recent legislative session. This regulation requires employees of certain child care facilities to complete training each year relating to the lifelong wellness, health and safety of children. (BDR 38-24). The regulation reads as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 432A of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to...
New Crib Standards
Posted July 26, 2011 at 04:00 PM by Shelly Nye
Beginning December 28, 2012, any crib provided by child care facilities and family child care homes must meet new and improved federal safety standards. Read more about the new crib standards.
Changes for Bureau of Services for Child Care
Posted July 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM by Shelly Nye
Effective July 1, 2011, the Bureau of Services for Child Care is no longer a part of the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The Bureau has transferred to the Health Division and is now under the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance (HCQC). Read more.
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