California Childcare Violations

All providers and staff must complete mandated reporter training and renew it every two years.

188 facilities affected

Children must have direct visual supervision from a qualified teacher at all times.

86 facilities affected

All staff must obtain criminal record clearance before starting work with children.

64 facilities affected

Licensees and staff must complete pediatric CPR and first aid training.

57 facilities affected

Employees and volunteers must be immunized against flu, pertussis, and measles before working.

56 facilities affected

Conduct and document fire and disaster drills at least once every six months.

44 facilities affected

Verify staff health with screening and TB test within required timeframe.

37 facilities affected

Store poisons, cleaners, and medicines where children cannot access them.

35 facilities affected

Family daycare employees and volunteers must be immunized against flu, pertussis, and measles.

35 facilities affected

Maintain an up-to-date roster of all children in your care, readily accessible at all times.

35 facilities affected

Screen fireplaces and open heaters from children. Keep a fire extinguisher and smoke detector in your home.

32 facilities affected

Maintain emergency cards for each child with parent contact, physician info, and medical authorization.

30 facilities affected

Keep your center clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair every single day.

28 facilities affected

Treat every child with dignity and respect in all personal interactions with staff.

26 facilities affected

Test your drinking water for lead every five years if your building was built before 2010.

25 facilities affected

You must be present to supervise children. Temporary absences require a qualified substitute and can't exceed 20% of daily hours.

22 facilities affected

Maintain proof of immunizations or exemptions in every staff member's personnel file.

21 facilities affected

Maintain a ratio of one teacher supervising no more than 12 children at any time.

18 facilities affected

You must have at least one CPR and pediatric first aid trained staff member present at all times.

15 facilities affected

Get a signed affidavit from every parent acknowledging your home's liability insurance status.

15 facilities affected

Have parents sign the LIC 995A form acknowledging they received their rights and background check information.

14 facilities affected

You need approval before converting any off-limits area into space where children will be supervised.

11 facilities affected

You must notify licensing within 10 days when your center director or designated backup changes.

10 facilities affected

Keep a signed health screening report on file for every person working at your center.

9 facilities affected

You must report serious incidents by phone within one business day and in writing within seven days.

8 facilities affected

Your teachers need 12 college units in ECE or child development plus six months of hands-on experience.

8 facilities affected

You must provide parents with three specific licensing forms (LIC 995A, 995E, 9212) at enrollment.

6 facilities affected

Children must be free from corporal punishment, humiliation, and punitive actions.

52 facilities affected

Document and maintain each child's immunization records for the entire time they're enrolled.

34 facilities affected

Provide safe, comfortable furnishings and equipment that actually meet each child's needs.

27 facilities affected

You must stay within the exact capacity and conditions listed on your license. No exceptions.

26 facilities affected

Your kitchen must meet commercial food preparation standards set by the health department.

23 facilities affected

Report unusual incidents or unexplained absences that threaten a child's physical or emotional safety.

18 facilities affected

You must provide safe, healthful, and comfortable furnishings and equipment for every child in your care.

17 facilities affected

Your playground equipment must be age-appropriate for the children actually using it.

16 facilities affected

Verify children are properly immunized before you admit them to your family day care home.

37 facilities affected

Keep cribs and play yards clear of loose blankets, toys, and objects during sleep time.

25 facilities affected

Without an assistant, your large family home must follow small family home capacity rules.

24 facilities affected

Get a written medical assessment for every child before or within 30 days of enrollment.

15 facilities affected

You must store cleaners, poisons, and other dangerous items where children cannot access them.

9 facilities affected

Complete an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for each baby under 12 months in your care.

34 facilities affected

You must keep your center free of insects and rodents in all areas where children play and learn.

11 facilities affected

Your center must have carbon monoxide detectors that meet state standards. Inspectors will verify them.

8 facilities affected

Document your infant sleep monitoring procedures and keep records available for inspection.

25 facilities affected

Physically check on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. Get close enough to confirm each child is breathing.

19 facilities affected

Log every 15-minute sleep check with date, name, and time in each infant's file.

24 facilities affected

You must provide and maintain a valid mailing address for all licensing communications.

8 facilities affected

Run disaster drills at least every six months to keep staff and children prepared.

9 facilities affected

Keep your outdoor area free of holes, broken glass, debris, and fire hazards like dry grass.

9 facilities affected

Water lead levels at 5.5 ppb or above require immediate action at your facility.

4 facilities affected