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California Code § 102419(d)(1)Parent Rights Notice

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

Type A, seriousAffects Family Child Care Homes18 facilities cited in the last 90 days
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Regulation text

What California Code § 102419(d)(1) actually says

California Code § 102419(d)(1)

The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05).

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Inspectors look for the signed LIC 995A in every child's file, and they don't just check one or two files. During a full review, they'll pull five to ten files at random and flip straight to the admission paperwork. The form needs both a parent signature and a date at the bottom. If the signature line is blank or the date is missing, that's a citation per file, not a single write-up. Inspectors also check that parents received the LIC 995E and LIC 9212 forms. Keep a checklist stapled to the inside of each child's folder so you can verify completeness at enrollment before the file goes into your cabinet.

By the numbers

18*CCLD
facilities cited in the last 90 days

That is 1 in 5000 facilities CCLD inspected.

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

11*CCLD
counties where this citation appeared

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

43*CCLD
rank among most-common citations

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

Trajectory
More citations than the prior period
+4 facilities

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.

18 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.

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What other providers do

Common practices to stay clear of Parent Rights Notice

Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.

Common practices

What to avoid

  • Having the parent sign the top acknowledgment section but missing the signature on the bottom portion of LIC 995A. Providers rush through enrollment paperwork and skip the detachable section. Inspectors specifically check the bottom portion because that's what the regulation requires to remain in the file.
  • Filing the complete LIC 995A without separating the bottom portion for the child's record. The regulation requires the signed bottom portion kept in the child's file as proof of notification. Providers keep the whole form together and can't produce the specific proof section during inspection.
  • Using outdated versions of LIC 995A, 995E, or 9212 forms. Providers print forms once and reuse them for years. Inspectors check form revision dates, and using an older version means parents didn't receive current rights information.
  • Failing to have the parent date their signature on the form. A signature without a date doesn't prove when the parent was notified, and inspectors document undated signatures as incomplete compliance.
  • Not providing copies of both the LIC 995E (Caregiver Background Check Process) and LIC 9212 (Consumer Awareness Information) alongside the 995A. Providers give parents the main form but forget the companion documents. Inspectors ask parents during interviews if they received all three.

Regional record

Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days

Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records. Click a county to see its weekly intelligence report.

Regional citations for Parent Rights Notice, last 90 days
CountyCitations
Riverside3
Santa Clara3
Sacramento2
Contra Costa2
Santa Barbara2
Colusa1
Orange1
Alameda1
San Diego1
Los Angeles1

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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is the Parent Rights Notice requirement?
California Title 22 Section 102419(d)(1) requires you to have each parent sign and date the bottom portion of form LIC 995A, acknowledging they received and read their rights as a parent of an enrolled child. The signed bottom portion must stay in the child's file as proof, along with confirmation that the parent received the Caregiver Background Check Process (LIC 995E) and Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information (LIC 9212). This is part of your enrollment paperwork, not optional, and inspectors check it in every file they pull.
How common is a Parent Rights Notice citation?
According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 13 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 11 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 3,077 inspected facilities. Tulare and Los Angeles each had 2 facilities cited, with citations spread across Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Colusa among others. The wide county spread suggests this is a paperwork gap providers statewide overlook during enrollment.
What triggers this citation during an inspection?
Inspectors pull five to ten child files at random and flip directly to the admission paperwork. They check specifically for the signed and dated bottom portion of LIC 995A. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, the most common triggers are a missing date next to the parent signature, the bottom portion not separated from the main form, or the entire form missing from the file. Inspectors also ask parents during interviews whether they received copies of the LIC 995E and LIC 9212 companion documents.
How can I prevent this citation?
Create an enrollment checklist stapled inside each child's folder that lists every required document, including the signed and dated bottom portion of LIC 995A, plus copies of LIC 995E and LIC 9212. Verify completeness before the folder goes into your cabinet. Check form revision dates annually and download current versions from the CDSS website. Do a quarterly file audit: pull three random files and confirm the bottom portion is signed, dated, and present.
What should I do if I receive this citation?
Pull every child's file and check for the signed, dated bottom portion of LIC 995A. For any file missing it, have the parent re-sign a current version at the next drop-off. Download the latest LIC 995A, 995E, and 9212 forms from the CDSS website to ensure you're using current versions. Document your correction by noting which files were updated and when. For complex situations, consider consulting a licensed childcare compliance specialist.

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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed child care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.