California Code § 102416(c): CPR and First Aid Training

📋Type A Violation🏢Affects: Family Child Care Homes

What Is California Code § 102416(c): CPR and First Aid Training?

California Code § 102416(c)

The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

💡Insider's Tips

Inspectors check two things in your personnel files: current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certificates. Not adult CPR, not general first aid. The certificate must specifically say 'pediatric' and must be from a provider recognized by California's Emergency Medical Services Authority. Online-only courses that skip the hands-on skills demonstration usually do not qualify. The Red Cross, American Heart Association, and several local training organizations offer compliant classes. Track every certificate's expiration date and schedule renewals two months early. If an inspector finds even one expired certificate in a personnel file, the facility gets cited. According to California CCLD inspection records, 61 facilities were cited in the past 90 days, with Los Angeles accounting for 21 of them.

facilities cited recently

That's 1 in 714 facilities

counties affected

most common citation

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Decreasing

Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days

57 facilities (was 84)27 facilities

Source: California CCLD inspection records | Data: last 90 days as of Feb 16, 2026

How to Avoid CPR and First Aid Training Citations

✓ Prevention Checklist

Licensee must complete pediatric CPR and first aid training
Other personnel 'as specified' must also complete training (check your specific license type)
Training must cover preventive health practices, not just emergency response
Must be PEDIATRIC-specific CPR and first aid (adult training doesn't count)
Keep current certificates in personnel files and track expiration dates

❌ Common Mistakes

Completing an adult CPR and first aid course instead of the required pediatric-specific training. Providers assume CPR is CPR, but the techniques for infants and children differ from adult protocols, and California requires the pediatric version. Inspectors look at the certificate title and will reject adult-only credentials.
Taking an online-only course that does not include a hands-on skills assessment. California requires demonstrated competency in physical CPR techniques, which means you need an in-person or hybrid class with a live skills check. A fully online certificate often does not meet state requirements.
Tracking only the licensee's certification and forgetting that 'other personnel as specified' also need training. Depending on your license type and staff roles, multiple employees may be required to hold current certificates. Inspectors review all relevant personnel files, not just the owner's.
Letting a certificate lapse by even a few days and assuming you can renew retroactively. There is no grace period. If your certificate expired Tuesday and the inspector visits Wednesday, the citation is written regardless of your renewal class scheduled for Friday.

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.

Los Angeles County

15 citations

Riverside County

10 citations

San Diego County

7 citations

San Bernardino County

5 citations

San Joaquin County

4 citations

Alameda County

3 citations

Sacramento County

3 citations

San Mateo County

2 citations

Kern County

1 citations

Fresno County

1 citations

Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 2/16/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPR and First Aid Training?

CPR and First Aid Training requires that the licensee and designated staff complete pediatric-specific cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid courses covering preventive health practices. Adult CPR certification does not satisfy this requirement because infant and child resuscitation techniques differ significantly from adult protocols. For your facility, this means ensuring the right people hold the right certificates and that you track expiration dates before they lapse.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of February 08, 2026, 61 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 14 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 656 inspected facilities. Los Angeles accounts for 21 of those citations, followed by San Diego (10), Riverside (9), San Bernardino (4), and Alameda (3). This citation clusters in the state's largest metropolitan areas where staff turnover is highest.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors open personnel files and look for current pediatric CPR and pediatric first aid certificates. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, the most common findings are an expired certificate (no grace period applies), an adult-only CPR certificate instead of pediatric, or an online-only course that lacked the required hands-on skills demonstration. If any required staff member's file is missing a valid certificate, the inspector writes the citation on the spot.

How can I prevent this citation?

Track every required staff member's certificate expiration date and schedule renewals two months early through the Red Cross, American Heart Association, or another California EMS Authority-recognized provider. Make sure the course title specifically says 'pediatric' and includes an in-person skills check. File certificates in each individual's personnel file immediately after completion. For new hires, confirm their existing certificates are pediatric-specific and current before their first day.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Enroll the cited staff members in a qualifying pediatric CPR and first aid class immediately. Choose a provider recognized by California's Emergency Medical Services Authority that includes hands-on skills assessment. File the new certificates in personnel files and update your tracking spreadsheet with the new expiration dates. Submit your plan of correction with enrollment confirmation and scheduled completion dates. 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 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.

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