Violation

California Code § 1597.622(a)(1)Family Daycare Immunization

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

Type B, generalAffects Family Child Care Homes53 facilities cited in the last 90 days

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Regulation text

What California Code § 1597.622(a)(1) actually says

California Code § 1597.622(a)(1)

Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

Inspectors pull immunization records during unannounced visits and check dates against the calendar. If it's December 2 and someone's flu shot isn't documented, that's an automatic write-up, no grace period. The biggest trap is volunteers: a grandparent who helps during lunch twice a week needs the same vaccine documentation as your lead teacher. Book group appointments at a pharmacy in September. Waiting until November means supply shortages and scheduling conflicts, and by then you're one sick day away from missing the deadline entirely.

By the numbers

53^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
19^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
7^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: More citations than the prior period
+19 facilities

53 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 Family Daycare Immunization

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

Common practices

All employees and volunteers must have influenza, pertussis, and measles vaccines
Annual flu vaccination required between August 1 and December 1
Keep immunization records in personnel files for each person
Applies to ALL volunteers who provide care/supervision (not just employees)
Medical exemptions require written statement from licensed physician

What to avoid

Treating the December 1 flu shot deadline as a suggestion rather than a hard cutoff. Providers plan to 'get to it next week' and suddenly it's December 3 with unvaccinated staff on-site. Inspectors document the exact date the vaccination was missing.
Forgetting that occasional volunteers need full immunization records. A parent who reads stories every Friday or a church volunteer who helps at pickup is subject to the same vaccine requirements as paid staff. CCLD doesn't distinguish between paid and unpaid caregivers.
Accepting verbal confirmation instead of collecting actual immunization records. A staff member saying 'I got my flu shot at CVS last week' isn't documentation. Inspectors need to see the vaccine record in the personnel file, and a missing record is treated the same as a missing vaccine.
Overlooking the pertussis and measles requirements because the flu shot gets all the attention. Providers stay current on annual flu vaccines but never verify that staff have up-to-date Tdap and MMR documentation from their initial hire.

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 Family Daycare Immunization, last 90 days
County	Citations	Facilities	Citation rate
Los Angeles	15	--	--
Riverside	10	--	--
San Bernardino	4	--	--
Santa Clara	3	--	--
Fresno	2	--	--
Orange	2	--	--
Alameda	2	--	--
San Diego	2	--	--
Sacramento	2	--	--
Santa Barbara	2	--	--

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-05-05Updated 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 Family Daycare Immunization?

California Health and Safety Code 1597.622(a)(1) requires every employee and volunteer at a family day care home to be immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The flu vaccine has a strict annual window between August 1 and December 1, making it the most time-sensitive requirement. For your home, this means tracking three separate vaccines for every person who provides care or supervision, including occasional volunteers like parents who help at pickup.

How common is this citation?

According to California CCLD inspection records as of March 15, 2026, 46 facilities have been cited for this violation in the past 90 days across 16 California counties. That's roughly 1 in 870 inspected facilities. Los Angeles County accounts for 17 of those citations, more than a third of the statewide total. Riverside follows with 6 citations, while Santa Barbara, Orange, and Santa Clara counties each recorded 3. Citation rates typically spike in January and February when inspectors check December 1 flu shot compliance.

What triggers this citation during an inspection?

Inspectors pull personnel files during unannounced visits and check immunization records against the calendar. Based on CCLD inspection patterns, the most common trigger is a missing flu shot record after December 1. They verify actual vaccine documentation in the file, not verbal confirmation from staff. A staff member saying "I got my shot at CVS" without a record in the file is treated identically to not having the vaccine at all. Inspectors also check that pertussis (Tdap) and measles (MMR) records are current for every person listed in personnel files.

How can I prevent this citation?

Book group pharmacy appointments for all staff and regular volunteers in September. Waiting until November risks supply shortages and scheduling conflicts. Create a simple tracking spreadsheet with three columns per person: flu shot date, Tdap date, and MMR date. Check it monthly and flag anyone missing documentation. Remember that a parent who reads stories every Friday needs the same records as your lead teacher. File the actual vaccine record, not a self-reported note.

What should I do if I receive this citation?

Get the missing vaccines administered immediately and file the records in personnel folders within 24 hours. If the citation is for a missing flu shot after the December 1 deadline, the vaccine still needs to be obtained and documented as part of your correction. Update your onboarding checklist to require immunization records before a new employee or volunteer's first day. Set calendar reminders for August 1 each year to begin the flu shot cycle. 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.

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