Welcome - Jody Zabriskie
Welcome and Introductions
Committee roll call
Minutes
Minutes for November 13, 2025 approved via email
Committee vacancies - update
Upcoming seat openings: Current members may reapply, subject to eligibility requirements.
SEAT-14129 - A child development expert from the state system of higher education - currently held by Bree Murphy.
SEAT-15570 - A Parent with a child in center based child care (SLC) - currently held by Monica Gailey.
SEAT-15989 - An Owner or Director with an active Child Care Center license with at least five + years of experience - currently held by Tamara Thomas
SEAT-15984 - An Individual who holds an active license as a Licensed Family child care provider - Available soon
Agency and committee report
Office of Child Care (OCC) - Karrie Phillips
Utah Afterschool Network (UAN) - Ben Trentelman
Office of Licensing (OL) Director update - Florencia Schapira
Assignments
Crystal: Review rule of medication administration (Inaccessible definition, Health admission form, Medication Rule, Medication form). What guidance would the committee like to see in a resource manual to assist in compliance to the rule.
Daphne: Review of background check process.
New business
Challenges faced by larger centers due to unannounced inspections that require visits to every classroom. A system where only a percentage of classrooms are evaluated, as is used when determining quality ratings under CCQS, would foster a more equitable approach. (Add CCDF reg.)
Incorporating language in licensing rules regarding temporary unsafe conditions.
Public comment
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Crystal Knippers at 385-232-0745.