Adams' childcare safety bill signed into law

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday signed a bill introduced by Assemblyman Anthony Adams that requires small family childcare homes have at least one care-giver or staff member trained in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR onsite at all times when children are present.

"When parents leave their children at these facilities they should be confident that these care-givers are capable of providing their children with the best possible care," Adams said. "This law strengthens parents trust in these facilities and gives them the security that their children are safe."

Inspiration for the bill -- titled Mia's Law -- came from Heather Hardeman, mother of Mia Hardeman who tragically passed away when her caregiver was not trained in pediatric first aid or CPR.

Large family childcare homes and daycare facilities are already required to have at least one pediatric CPR and first aid trained and card carrying licensee, care giver, or staff member on the premises.

The bill will take effect Jan. 1.

Adams is a Republican who represents the 59th District, which includes La Verne and Claremont.