California Childcare Violations

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

277 facilities affected

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

115 facilities affected

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

92 facilities affected

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

85 facilities affected

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

79 facilities affected

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

73 facilities affected

Keep immunization records or exemptions in personnel files for all staff.

53 facilities affected

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

52 facilities affected

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

51 facilities affected

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility in good repair at all times.

49 facilities affected

Screen heaters and maintain fire extinguishers and smoke detectors per state standards.

48 facilities affected

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

42 facilities affected

Conduct and document fire and disaster drills every 6 months with dates, times, and written records.

39 facilities affected

Test drinking water for lead every 5 years if your building predates 2010.

32 facilities affected

Ensure a CPR and first aid trained staff member is always present with children.

32 facilities affected

Keep an up-to-date roster of all children per Health and Safety Code requirements.

31 facilities affected

You must accord children dignity in their personal relationships with staff and others.

30 facilities affected

You must be present and ensure children are supervised at all times, with limited temporary absences.

28 facilities affected

Maintain one teacher visually supervising no more than 12 children at a time.

27 facilities affected

Maintain signed health-screening reports for each required staff member at your facility.

26 facilities affected

Obtain signed acknowledgment that parents received rights notices and background check information.

24 facilities affected

You must complete training before administering any medications to children in your care.

23 facilities affected

Obtain approval before converting off-limits areas to child care spaces.

21 facilities affected

Report director changes and backup teacher designations to licensing within 10 days.

19 facilities affected

Teachers must have 12 college units in child development plus six months of childcare experience.

19 facilities affected

Provide three licensing forms to parents at enrollment: rights notice, background check info, and consumer awareness.

15 facilities affected

Report serious incidents by phone within one business day and in writing within seven days.

14 facilities affected

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

59 facilities affected

Provide safe, functional, age-appropriate accommodations and equipment for every child.

44 facilities affected

Maintain current immunization records for every enrolled child per state requirements.

43 facilities affected

You must never exceed your licensed capacity or operate outside your license conditions.

37 facilities affected

Your home must be free from defects or conditions that might endanger children.

25 facilities affected

Report incidents or absences that threaten children's physical or emotional safety.

25 facilities affected

Follow manufacturer specifications when installing playground equipment to ensure child safety.

25 facilities affected

Use playground equipment that matches the developmental stage of children in your care.

14 facilities affected

Verify all required immunizations are current before admitting any child.

44 facilities affected

Obtain written medical assessments within 30 days of enrollment for all children.

25 facilities affected

Keep cribs and play yards free from all loose articles and objects.

24 facilities affected

Keep cleaning products, poisons, and dangerous items stored out of children's reach.

24 facilities affected

Follow small home capacity limits when operating without an assistant provider.

15 facilities affected

Complete an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for each infant under 12 months and keep it in their file.

40 facilities affected

Maintain a pest-free environment by keeping your facility free of insects and rodents.

22 facilities affected

Install state-standard carbon monoxide detectors in your facility for inspection.

16 facilities affected

Document all infant sleep checks and safe sleep compliance activities.

38 facilities affected

Physically check on every sleeping infant at 15-minute intervals.

35 facilities affected

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

37 facilities affected

Submit a valid mailing address for receiving all Department communications.

14 facilities affected

Conduct disaster drills every six months to prepare staff and children for emergencies.

19 facilities affected

Maintain outdoor spaces free from holes, broken glass, debris, and fire hazards.

18 facilities affected

Water lead levels at or above 5.5 parts per billion require immediate remediation action.

23 facilities affected