California Code § 101238(e): Pool Access Prevention
What Is California Code § 101238(e): Pool Access Prevention?
California Code § 101238(e)
All licensees shall ensure the inaccessibility of pools, including swimming pools (in-ground and above-ground), fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, fish ponds or similar bodies of water, through a pool cover or by surrounding the pool with a fence.
💬What Providers Tell Us
Based on community experience — not official guidance
Inspectors don't just check if you have a pool fence. They test it. They'll push on gates, look for gaps at the bottom, and check that latches self-close and self-lock. If your pool cover is your primary barrier, they'll check if a child could slip under the edges. The biggest red flag is a gate propped open with a rock or a wedge, even temporarily during a delivery. With only 3 citations in Los Angeles County in the last 90 days, this is low-frequency but high-severity. A pool access violation can escalate to a Type A citation fast because it's an immediate risk to child safety.
Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data as of Mar 19, 2026. Updated weekly.
3 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days.
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What's Being Cited in Each Region Over the Past 90 Days
Based on facility inspection reports filed with California's Community Care Licensing Division, here's how this citation appears across different regions in the past 90 days.
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 3/19/2026
A single Type A citation can cost $150–$500+ in civil penalties — not counting the follow-up inspection it triggers.
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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed childcare compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.