California Code § 102417(g)(7): Emergency Contact Information
📋Type A Violation🏢Affects: Family Child Care Homes
42
facilities cited recently
That's 1 in 1000 facilities
15
counties affected
Statewide issue - not isolated
18
most common citation
Inspectors are watching for this
📈
Increasing
Last 90 days vs. previous 90 days
42 facilities (was 21)+21 facilities
What's Being Cited in Each Region Over the Past 90 Days
Based on analysis of CA facilities, here's where California Code § 102417(g)(7): Emergency Contact Information citations are happening over the past 90 days.
Riverside County
14 citations
San Diego County
7 citations
Los Angeles County
6 citations
Solano County
2 citations
Santa Barbara County
2 citations
San Bernardino County
2 citations
Kern County
1 citations
Yolo County
1 citations
Orange County
1 citations
Tehama County
1 citations
Data updated weekly from CCLD public records. Last update: 12/15/2025
What Is California Code § 102417(g)(7): Emergency Contact Information?
California Code § 102417(g)(7)
An emergency information card shall be maintained for each child and shall include the child's full name, telephone number and location of a parent or other responsible adult to be contacted in an emergency, the name and telephone number of the child's physician and the parent's authorization for the licensee or registrant to consent to emergency medical care.
Why This Matters
Review and update emergency cards with parents every 6 months, and immediately when families mention any contact changes. Keep cards accessible (not locked away) so you can grab them quickly in an emergency.
See California Code § 102417(g)(7): Emergency Contact Information Citations in Your County
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- Providers fail to update emergency cards when families change phone numbers or move, or forget to get new cards when switching to electronic systems. Some don't obtain clear authorization for emergency medical care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emergency Contact Information?
This regulation requires family child care homes to maintain an emergency information card for every enrolled child. The card must include the child's full name, parent or responsible adult contact information (phone and location), the child's physician's name and phone number, and written parental authorization allowing the provider to consent to emergency medical care if the parent cannot be reached.
How common is this citation?
As of November 23, 2025, 34 facilities have been cited for this violation across 13 counties. This represents about 1 in 1,176 facilities statewide (0.45% of the 7,551 facilities inspected in the past 90 days). Riverside County had the most citations with 11, followed by Los Angeles (7), San Diego (4), San Bernardino (2), and Santa Barbara (2).
What triggers this citation?
Inspectors cite this regulation when emergency cards are missing for enrolled children, when contact information is outdated (disconnected phone numbers, old addresses), when physician information is incomplete or missing, or when there's no clear written authorization for emergency medical care. Common triggers include families moving or changing phone numbers without updating their information, providers forgetting to create cards for newly enrolled children, or switching to electronic systems without maintaining required information fields.
How do I avoid this citation?
Create an emergency information card for every child on their first day of enrollment - don't wait. Review and update all emergency cards with parents every 6 months during parent conferences or enrollment renewals. Immediately update cards when families mention any changes to phone numbers, addresses, emergency contacts, or physicians. Keep emergency cards in an accessible location (not locked in a file cabinet) so you can grab them quickly in an actual emergency. Include a clear section for parents to sign authorizing you to consent to emergency medical treatment if they cannot be reached.
What should I do if I get cited?
Immediately review your emergency cards for all currently enrolled children and identify any that are missing, incomplete, or outdated. Contact parents within 24-48 hours to update information and obtain missing authorizations. Create emergency cards for any children who don't have them. Submit your plan of correction showing updated cards for all children and your system for keeping information current (such as 6-month reviews). Consider implementing a policy where you verify contact information monthly by asking parents 'Has anything changed?' at pickup or drop-off.