Violation
California Code § 101238(g)Hazardous Material Storage
How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.
Regulation text
What California Code § 101238(g) actually says
California Code § 101238(g)
Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.
From the field
What providers tell us about this citation
Based on community experience, not official guidance.
Inspectors walk through your facility at child height. They open cabinet doors, check under sinks, and look behind bathroom doors. The write-up happens when a child could physically reach something dangerous, not when they actually do. I've seen citations for bleach spray bottles left on a counter during naptime cleanup because the counter was low enough for a four-year-old to grab. Your safest move: install child-proof locks on every cabinet below four feet, and train staff to never set cleaning products down mid-task, even for a few seconds. Inspectors time their visits during transitions when shortcuts are most tempting.
By the numbers
- 17*CCLD
- facilities cited in the last 90 days
- 11*CCLD
- counties where this citation appeared
- 44*CCLD
- rank among most-common citations
- Trajectory
- More citations than the prior period+8 facilities
That is 1 in 5000 facilities CCLD inspected.
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
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*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days.
17 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.
What other providers do
Common practices to stay clear of Hazardous Material Storage
Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.
Common practices
What to avoid
- Leaving cleaning spray bottles on low counters or tables during mid-day sanitizing routines. Staff set them down to wipe a surface and walk away briefly. Inspectors document anything a child could reach within arm's length.
- Storing hand sanitizer dispensers at child height in classrooms. Providers install them for convenience, but alcohol-based sanitizers are classified as poisonous if ingested, and wall-mounted dispensers within a child's reach count as accessible.
- Keeping a unlocked supply closet because 'we always watch the kids.' Inspectors don't accept supervision as a substitute for physical barriers. If the door doesn't lock and the products are inside, it's a citation.
- Forgetting about outdoor storage. Garden chemicals, pool supplies, or pest control products in an unlocked shed on the playground perimeter get cited just as quickly as indoor hazards.
- Using the same cabinet for art supplies and cleaning products. Providers think a high shelf is enough, but if a child can climb on a chair to reach it, inspectors consider it accessible.
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.
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 |
| San Bernardino | 3 |
| Riverside | 2 |
| Sacramento | 2 |
| Yolo | 1 |
| BUTTE | 1 |
| Orange | 1 |
| San Diego | 1 |
| San Joaquin | 1 |
| Santa Clara | 1 |
SOURCE
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citationsUpdated weekly
Public record
Check any facility for § 101238(g)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.
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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.